Federation Star - April 2014 by Jewish Federation of Collier County

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Passover is a time for family gatherings and happiness as we commemorate the story of the Exodus. The Jewish Federation of Collier County would like to wish your family a happy and healthy Passover.

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Celebrating Jewish Life in Collier County, Israel and the World

Federation Star Published by the Jewish Federation of Collier County serving Naples, Marco Island and the surrounding communities

www.JewishNaples.org INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 7 Women’s Cultural Alliance 8 Men’s Cultural Alliance 9 Community Focus 12 Tributes 14 Jewish Interest 20 Israel & the Jewish World 21 Business Directory 22 Commentary 23 Rabbinical Reflections 24 Focus on Youth 27 Synagogues 28 Organizations 30 Community Calendar 31 Community Directory

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“Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!” Judge Norman Krivosha President

or those of you old enough to remember the early days of television, you will recall the Jimmy Durante Show. As the show ended, the stage lights went dim and a number of spotlights appeared, following Durante as he walked to the rear of the stage. Just before he reached the very end, he would turn to the audience and say, “Good Night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!” and you knew it was over. As my term as president of the Jewish Federation of Collier County comes to a close, I feel much like Durante in many respects – a little sad that it is over

and elated by the experience. I have been blessed with both an outstanding staff led by David Willens as well as an outstanding Board of Trustees who made my work relatively simple. To all I extend my deep thanks and appreciation. While there remains more to be accomplished, I am confident that the new Officers and Board of Trustees will attain new goals and accomplish much in the year ahead. I feel good about what we, together, succeeded in doing. One of the most important goals we need to achieve is to convince everyone that we are a real Jewish community and not just a vacation spot. Whether you live here all of the time or divide your time in two communities, the needs of this community are real. They can only be met by all of us recognizing and accepting the idea that we are a real Jewish community with Jewish

organizations and institutions which operate year-round, whether we are here or not – just as they are up north where you may spend some of your time. It is these wonderful local organizations and institutions which enable us all to enjoy life with a Jewish flavor here in Naples. That doesn’t happen without the support of all of us. It is vital that we come to view Naples as “home” even if we divide our time elsewhere. It is equally vital they we come to support the needs of the community as we do elsewhere. Unless we do this, we may find our Naples home deficient. We have come a long way as a vibrant Jewish community and we must all join in continuing to make it grow. All in all, it was a successful term and I am pleased that I could serve as president. As I head for the door, I turn to all and say, “Good Night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!”

The 10 Gifts David Willens

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JFCC Executive Director

ike many of us this Passover, you will join with family and friends at the Seder table to tell the story of our escape from tyranny and oppression. You’ll rejoice in our ancestors’ triumphant journey to find a new life in freedom thousands of years ago. Our Passover Seder orders us to relive this ancient saga, including the recitation of the 10 Plagues. Let me share with you a new twist for Passover…the 10 Gifts. While Pharaoh hardened his heart, your open heart can help to improve the Jewish community every day in many ways. Your gift… 1. Provides training to people who have lost their jobs

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2. Delivers meals to those in need 3. Sends hundreds of thousands of young Jews to Israel via TaglitBirthright trips and other programs 4. Sponsors local gatherings, from Jewish film festivals to Israel pride days 5. Enables older adults, including Holocaust survivors, to stay healthy, independent and connected to community 6. Provides life-saving humanitarian relief during times of crisis and natural disasters 7. Helps at-risk Jewish youths around the world close educational gaps through innovative technology and enrichment programs 8. Brings food, medical care and winter relief to 168,000 impoverished elderly Jews and more than 30,000

children in Russia and Eastern Europe 9. Helps immigrants to Israel prepare for their new lives at 27 absorption centers around the country 10. Funds a myriad array of vital community services provided by Jewish organizations, including Jewish Family & Community Services, JCCs, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, ORT, Hillel and many other partners Today, wherever you find joy, caring and Jewish values…you’ll find the Jewish Federation of Collier County! Indeed, your valued support of the Federation is helping make the world a better place, and we thank you deeply. We wish you all a Happy Passover.

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Talking Points: Situation in Ukraine

n response to the situation in Ukraine, The Jewish Federations of North America has launched the Ukraine Assistance Fund (https:// secure-fedweb.jewishfederations.org/ page/contribute/ukraine-assistance) to provide urgent support for Jews in Ukraine. XX Funds raised by Federations and donors will support the efforts of our partner agencies. XX Ukraine has one of the largest Jewish populations in the world, estimated at around 300,000. This region is home to some of the world’s poorest Jews, including a large population of elderly in need of chronic care, and impoverished children and families. XX Although Jews in Ukraine have,

for the most part, not been outright targets of violence, they are caught in the crossfire like everyone else. XX The Ukrainian currency has been significantly devalued. As a result, local buying power has eroded and the cost of basic goods and services is growing rapidly. This has taken its toll on everyone, including working-class, and even middle-class, families. The impact on the weakest members of society, including thousands of elderly Jews surviving on already meager pensions, is devastating. As a result, the needs across the Jewish community are growing significantly. XX Through core unrestricted funds, our partner agencies on the ground are helping some of the most vul-

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nerable across the region. Due to the recent protests, Ukraine’s declining economy and the devaluation of its currency, our agencies are incurring exponential costs beyond what these funds can support. XX Since the start of the current crisis, staff and services have been stretched to continue to provide for the needs of the community. Today, in the face of increasing costs and continuing instability, additional resources are required to ensure that basic services are maintained and emerging needs are addressed effectively. XX JFNA has established a special committee, co-chaired by Andrea Yablon of Chicago and Fred Zimmerman of Nashville, to review needs and allocate funds from the Ukraine Assistance Fund. We have asked our partners to submit specific requests for funding (over and above what our unrestricted funds can deliver) for consideration by the Committee. XX The situation in the region is highly unpredictable and things could change at any moment. We are in constant contact with our partners in the field and will continue to provide updates and new information as it develops. XX Below is information about what our partners are doing: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC): XX JDC has activated its emergency response network to ensure continued home deliveries of food, medicine, heating and cooking fuel, and sustained life-saving care at home for the elderly.

XX Staff, including homecare workers, have been instructed to exercise caution when traveling to and from clients and communal institutions, and are being provided with emergency kits including fire extinguishers, blankets and heaters that will help them deal with emergency conditions in clients’ homes or if they are stuck in transit. The cost of these supplies has significantly increased due to the currency devaluation. XX Security has been heightened at Jewish communal institutions and Hesed social welfare centers, which serve thousands of elderly and children at risk. XX In case of possible food shortages, JDC is stockpiling basic supplies. The Jewish Agency: XX The Jewish Agency has allocated $400,000 in emergency funds to bolster security at 97 Jewish institutions, including synagogues, yeshivas and community centers in 30 cities across Ukraine. The Jewish Agency is already distributing these grants to fund more security personnel, add security cameras and reinforce barriers. The Jewish Agency continues to get more and more requests for security assistance. World ORT: XX World ORT has increased security at four of its schools. In such a volatile environment, all of the country’s schools are concerned with ensuring the safety of their students. Many students must travel to class through now-dangerous areas, and increased security, through additional guards and security systems on school grounds, is paramount.

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Bruce Feiler draws 750 to Evy Lipp People of the Book event

ur community held another signature event, marking the tenth anniversary of the Jewish Federation’s Evy Lipp People of the Book program. Kudos go to Karen Ezrine and Susie Goldsmith for their efforts as co-chairs and for all of their planning of this special event. Our thanks go to Temple Shalom for once again hosting the Federation for the evening. Special thanks go to the generous underwriting support for this program from the Patron donors listed at right. This season’s distinguished guest speaker, Bruce Feiler, was outstanding and discussed several of his books, including: Walking the Bible, The Council of Dads and his most recent The Secrets of Happy Families. He also mentioned his upcoming PBS series, Sacred Journeys. Feiler’s special message to the audience was to “walk slowly” and savor the moment during life’s journeys.

Evy Lipp People of the Book Patron Donors: Rosalee & Jerry Bogo Jeanne & Neil Braverman Rhonda & Stephen Brazina Dr. Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Linda & Dan Carp Drs. Karen & Edwin Ezrine Myra & Dr. Mort Friedman Susie & Ronald Goldsmith Jay & Stuart Kaye Lin & Ron Klein Helene & Judge Norman Krivosha Stan Lipp Bobbie & Dr. Bernard Lublin Ben Z. Post & Debbie Laites Judi Palay Judy & Ben Peltz Estelle & Stuart Price Susan & Dr. Nathaniel Ritter Phyllis & Michael Seaman Arlene & Michael Sobol Myra Shapiro

People of the Book event co-Chairs Susie Goldsmith and Karen Ezrine with Bruce Feiler

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Reaching our $1.5 million+ goal Phyllis Seaman

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Federation VP & Campaign Chair 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201 Naples, Florida 34109-0613 Phone: (239) 263-4205 Fax: (239) 263-3813 www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org Officers President: Judge Norman Krivosha Vice President: Dr. Karen Ezrine Vice President: Dr. Morton Friedman Vice President: Phyllis Seaman Recording Secretary: Kevin Aizenshtat Assistant Secretary: Alvin Becker Treasurer: Jerry Sobelman Assistant Treasurer: Jerry Bogo Immed. Past President: Rosalee Bogo

Board of Trustees Harvey Brenner Stephen Coleman Alan Gordon Neil Heuer Linda Hyde Wallie Lenchner Ben Peltz Joel Pittelman Dr. Ronald Roth Dr. Tracey Roth Arlene Sobol Michael Sobol Berton Thompson Dr. Joel Waltzer Dr. Daniel Wasserman Beth Wolff Barry Zvibleman

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Synagogue Representatives Cantor Donna Azu Roger Blau Rabbi Ammos Chorny Yale T. Freeman Stuart Kaye Rabbi Edward Maline Rabbi Adam Miller Suzanne Paley Rabbi James Perman Dr. Arthur Seigel Rabbi Sylvin Wolf Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

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Staff Jill Saravis, Community Program Coord. Iris Doenias, Administrative Assistant Deborah Vacca, Bookkeeper Federation is the central Jewish community-building organization for Collier County, providing a social service network that helps Jewish people in Collier County, in Israel and around the world. As the central fundraising organization for Jewish communal life in our area, strength is drawn from organized committees of dedicated volunteers. Programs include: • Annual Campaign & Endowment fund • Community Relations Committee • Educational & cultural programs • Long Range Planning for expected community growth • Publication of the Federation Star, our monthly newspaper; Connections, our annual resource guide; and Community Directory • Women’s Cultural Alliance • Women’s Division • YAD – Young Adult Division • Youth Activities Committee – sponsoring youth education and scholarships for Jewish Summer Camp and the Israel Experience

The work of the Jewish Federation of Collier County represents both our community and our community’s most generous tradition – to give to others even in the most difficult times.

ur season is coming to a close. Many of you will be heading to your summer homes or travels. The Federation office staff and yours truly may slow down, but we never close or stop providing funds to all of our many community, national, Israeli and overseas recipients. Our 2014 Campaign has had a wonderful start. My goal is trying to reach out to all of you before you leave and convince you to consider your 2014 gift NOW. Giving now provides the same tax deduction as it will be in November or December, and it makes our allocation and budget process easier. We can say YES – not maybe – to the people and programs that need our funds urgently. We are just two months into the 2014 Campaign and have already received $450,000 in commitments. A totally remarkable endeavor with almost one third of our goal attained in just two months. Let’s keep this momentum going. So many of our very generous donors, after seeing firsthand and hearing about all that our Federation does and how many lives are touched by their gifts, are responding with increased donations. This community could and should be raising over $2 million without blinking an eye or having to beg. As Campaign Chair, my job is…one Jew asking another Jew to help a third Jew. There is the ASK. Please answer yes and respond now rather than later. As you think about your gift, think again about raising it another 10-20%. Then ask yourself –

can I do more? To all who have already made their gifts or pledges, our deepest thanks. Our last function for the season is the Women’s Division Luncheon on Friday, April 11 at Grey Oaks Country Club. Our event co-chairs are Nancy Greenberg and Carolyn Roth, with a hardworking committee planning a beautiful afternoon. Hopefully, all your tables and reservations are in. Another reminder to all Lions of Judah, please plan on joining me at the Lion of Judah Conference in New York, September 7-10 at the Marriott Marquis.

Let’s show our Pride! We have 38 Lions in Collier County! Of recent note is the appointment of the 2014-2015 Chair Designates of The Jewish Federations of North America’s National Young Leadership Cabinet. Mazel Tov to Beth Liss, granddaughter of Pauline Hendel, one of our Lions of Judah; and to Dr. Joshua Green, the son of another Neapolitan, Eileen Green. What a happy coincidence that both these dedicated hardworking young people have family here in our small community. We wish them lots of success.

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Meet the WCA Board of Directors (part 2) By Susan Pittelman, WCA Publicity Chair

he members of the WCA Board of Directors are a diverse group. They come from the East Coast, Midwest, Florida and places in between. They are longtime Naples residents and women relatively new to Naples. They are permanent residents and snowbirds. They are working and are retired. They have worked in a wide variety of fields including law, chemistry, education, the travel industry, the judicial system, marketing, publishing, and retail. The women who serve on the WCA Board of Directors have one important thing in common – they are committed to ensuring that WCA continues to thrive. WCA is the “place to connect” for both newcomers and longtime residents. While the programs offered are key to the success of WCA, the friendships that are formed are priceless. In last month’s issue the WCA officers and advisors were “introduced.” In this article, you will meet the nine women who serve on the board as directors. WCA DIRECTORS: Dee Bittman, WCA Arts Director, shares her passion for art with WCA. “There is an abundance of art in Southwest Florida that many women are not aware of. I want to be able to provide them with opportunities to see and appreciate these outstanding exhibits and collections.” Dee and her husband spend half a year in Glencoe, Illinois. They have been Naples snowbirds for five years. Previously, Dee worked at a major advertising agency in direct marketing in Chicago and currently has her own marketing consulting company. Nancy Kahn, WCA Communications Director, who is originally from Newton, Massachusetts, moved to Naples fifteen years ago with her husband after living in West Virginia for twenty years. While in West Virginia, Nancy owned a travel agency. When asked why she serves on the WCA board, Nancy responded, “I met all my friends through

Brandeis and WCA and can’t imagine life without an organization of that type. WCA is a wonderful way to integrate into a community of intelligent, creative and caring women.” Mary O’Haver, Chairwoman of the 2013 Welcome Back Luncheon, was born in New York, raised in Florida, and moved to Maryland in 1968. She and her husband have been coming to Naples for over thirty years. Mary is of Cuban descent and speaks Spanish fluently. Through WCA, Mary has been able to “meet and join a community of women who are willing to share their skills and interest with others.” Andrea Pad, WCA Nominating Committee Chairwoman, was born and raised in Wisconsin. Her family has been coming to Southwest Florida since 1969. Andrea welcomes the addition of the WCA into her life. She exclaimed, “WCA is full of wonderfully diverse and interesting women. I love WCA!” Susan Pittelman, WCA Publicity Director, was born in Chicago, but spent her adult life in Wisconsin. A former educator and owner of a publishing company, she is now a publishing consultant. Susan joined WCA when she and her husband first started spending the winter in Naples four years ago. Susan commented, “Joining WCA is like being at summer camp! There are so many activities to choose from – and it is so easy to make good friends!” Jane Podber, WCA Technology Chairwoman, is from the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas, where she taught home economics and then computer applications. Jane and her husband moved to Naples fulltime in January 2001. She taught computer applications for twelve years, and when her position was eliminated friends encouraged her to join WCA. Jane said, “I have enjoyed the many programs that the organization has to offer and want to help, not just be a participant. What an intelligent

and great group of people.” Maureen Schaab, Special Events Coordinator, moved to Southwest Florida over 14 years ago when she retired from teaching computer science at a high school in Long Island. As class advisor, she was continually planning and executing trips and special events – a perfect background for her board position at WCA! Maureen continued to work with computers in Naples, teaching and then working at a software company. Maureen explained, “My family and I love music and art. I joined WCA so that I could meet women with an interest in the arts and literature.” Linda Simon, WCA Membership Director, hails from Newton, Massachusetts. Linda and her husband became fulltime residents of Naples in 2007 after being snowbirds since 1997. In business for 27 years, Linda owned and managed one of the top 500 womenowned businesses in America. She now

brings her talents and expertise to WCA. Linda remarked, “WCA is the ‘icing on the cake’ of living in Naples.” Arlene Sobol, WCA Representative to the Federation Board, has owned her home in North Naples for 17 years, although she and her husband are still Massachusetts snowbirds. Arlene also serves as the WCA Alternate Site Coordinator. Arlene said, “I am proud to volunteer my time so that women in Southwest Florida will have easy access to stimulating activities and events. “ If you are a member of WCA, you, like our board members, are already reaping the many benefits of membership. If you are not a member of WCA, why not? Don’t miss out any longer. Join now and your dues will cover your membership through August 2015. A membership form is on this page. For more information about WCA, visit www.WomensCulturalAlliance.com.

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Federation Star April 2014

MCA winds down after a blockbuster season

Ofer Bavly briefs audience in Naples

By Jeff Margolis

s the current 2013-14 season winds to a close, the Men’s Cultural Alliance of Collier County, now boasting a membership of 200 strong (and growing), has concluded its luncheon programming. The array of speakers provided a cavalcade of topics to interest just about every member. The season began with global economist Stu Schweitzer, who presented his views on the U.S. economy and the investment scene. The next luncheon program featured Kathleen Van Bergen, CEO of Artis—Naples, who provided the audience with her plans and visions for “The Phil.” Internationally renowned motivational speaker Sam Geist provided an engaging PowerPoint presentation about the power of change and the paradigm shifts that have occurred in the way we think and create. The luncheon season concluded with local author John Schilling, who worked undercover for the FBI to expose healthcare fraud. As MCA moved into its second

year, the focus was not merely on great lunches and engaging speakers. In January over 50 members and friends attended an exciting hockey game where the Florida Everblades provided a heart-stopping last-minute victory. And in Early March, a sellout crowd of members and spouses attended a hilarious Night at the Improv, featuring Federation Star editor Ted Epstein. Lest you think that we are all packing up and heading north, please know that many MCA club activities will be continuing through the spring. The Men’s Discussion Group will continue to meet, and bridge games will be ongoing. For those of you are leaving us, we wish you a safe journey and a healthy summer. We look forward to getting together again next season. If you are NOT already a member of MCA, consider joining so that you, too, can be part of the special community of MCA members. Simply fill out the membership form below and mail it, along with your check, to the Federation.

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The Naples Jewish Caring Support Group Next meetings: Mondays, April 14 & 28 10:30 a.m. to noon at Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples

Call Phyllis Lazear at 239.352.2907 for more information.

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lom, providing a detailed PowerPoint presentation focusing on the current situation of Israel, a good neighbor in a bad neighborhood. The committee also co-sponsored, with Beth Tikvah, a presentation by Ambassador Brad Gordon, who is AIPAC’s Director of Policy and Government Affairs. Finally, IAC co-chair Steve Brazina introduced the community to Israel 101, a thought-provoking series of films and discussions about the history of Israel. Look for more of Steve’s programs next season. The members of the Israel Advocacy Committee would like to personally thank the entire community for its overwhelming support, especially with regard to the letter-writing campaign protesting the ASA boycott. The committee looks forward to serving the community again next season. Committee members include cochairs Betty Schwartz, Steve Brazina and Lenore Greenstein, Pearl Thall, Gerry Melnick, Alan Gordon, Ilene Stackel, Ed Ezrine, Jeff Margolis and Jill Saravis.

n late February, Ofer Bavly, former Israel Consul General to Florida and Puerto Rico, provided a packed Beth Tikvah sanctuary with a cogent update about the current affairs in Israel. Bavly noted that the government and people of Israel must remain strong in the face of adversity. The government must continue to deal with international attempts to delegitimize Israel, which in many circles is the current incarnation of anti-Semitism. Israel supporters have long ago learned that the United Nations cannot be trusted to help Israel defend itself, said Bavly. He also noted that the current IDF is a hotbed of innovation and invention, as it must be to remain strong and secure. Mr. Bavly‘s appearance was cosponsored by Israel Bonds and the Israel Advocacy Committee of Collier County, which is wrapping up another successful season. This season’s programming began with Dr. Eric Mandel, who addressed an audience over 300 at Temple Sha-

YIDDISH CLUB OF NAPLES

meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of December, January, February, March and April at 10:00am at Temple Shalom 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples

You don’t have to speak Yiddish to enjoy. You just have to enjoy hearing it spoken, read or sung.

Come Schmooze and Enjoy!

Is there a Treasure in your Attic? Yiddish Books are a Cultural Treasure of the Jewish People The National Yiddish Book Center is a non-profit organization working to save Yiddish culture. Please check around your home for old Yiddish books and records, and inquire among friends and relatives. Gifts of these books are tax deductible. Please drop off your Yiddish books and records at the Jewish Federation, for further delivery to the National Yiddish Book Center, or call Louis Rusitzky at 455-6447 to schedule a pick-up. Visit the National Yiddish Book Center at www.yiddishbookcenter.org.

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HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & ED CTR OF SWFL

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We mourn the loss of another Museum founder and Holocaust survivor Amy Snyder Executive Director

he Holocaust Museum has lost another community giant. Last month saw the passing of another Museum founder and Holocaust survivor, Abe Price. As many know, Abe was speaking about his Holocaust experience almost since he first arrived in the United States in the 1950s. After suffering the destruction of his home, his family and his way of life, Abe married and made his way to a new life in Indiana. From almost nothing, Abe and Sala rebuilt their family, which became a fitting legacy for their hope and determination. Having lived in Naples for more than 20 years, Abe became the centerpiece of Holocaust education in Collier County. Abe’s first book, Memoirs of a Survivor, is in every library in Collier County middle and high schools, and has become central to many

teachers’ Holocaust units. In 1998, when David Bell’s 7th graders listened to Abe’s testimony, they were so touched, that they dedicated their classroom exhibit, “Out of the Ashes,” to him. This was the foundation for what would become the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. Thirteen years later, Abe had shared his story with well over 15,000 students and adults not only in Southwest Florida, but at various locations throughout

Middle School: Abe was not only an inspiration to my students but to me as well. His story taught me much about bravery, love, respect, tolerance, endurance, perseverance and citizenship! Abe will forever be a part of my lessons to students. Abe will never be forgotten and his story of truth will continue to live on. His story has been heard.

Abe Price

the country. The impression he made will last a lifetime. Abe’s legacy is not only the family that he leaves, but the students whose lives he touched. This legacy can best be understood through the words of those students and teachers.

Community Yom HaShoah Service – A Naples tradition hen Tevya sings of “Tradition” we immediately think of customs that go back several centuries. Yet, there are also newly minted traditions that become part of our community and rituals. Three years ago, led by the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida, a community Yom HaShoah Service was initiated that brought together all local synagogues organizations. Since then, it has been co-sponsored by Beth Tikvah, Chabad of Naples, the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, Naples Jewish Congregation, and Temple Shalom. Held at

From a student at Golden Gate High School: Thank you for taking the time to talk to us about your experiences in the Holocaust…I had seen Schindler’s List and your speech helped me understand more…I will never forget everything you said, and someday I will tell it to my kids. From a teacher at Pine Ridge

Temple Shalom the first two years, this year the service is moving to Beth Tikvah. In the future it will rotate between different synagogues each year. One message woven into Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is the unification of the Jewish people. In times of challenge, we are able to put aside our differences, and come together to find more strength. Join us for this beautiful “new” tradition on Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Beth Tikvah. It will be a time of prayer, reflection and remembrance. We cannot erase the pain of the past, but together we build a better tomorrow.

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Abe Price with Pine Ridge class

The community is invited to attend the

Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Service Sunday, April 27 2:00 p.m. Beth Tikvah 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples The service is co-sponsored by all area synagogues and the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida.

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JFCS addresses food insecurity Dr. Jaclynn Faffer JFCS President/ CEO

t is hard to believe that Passover is just around the corner! At Jewish Family & Community Services we began “getting ready” for Passover the first week in March, shortly after Costco and Publix had matzo and grape juice displayed! How does JFCS get ready for Passover? Very simply, by reaching

out to our partner congregations in the community for our annual “Seder-in-aBox” campaign. Through funds raised through “Seder-in-a-Box,” co-chaired this year by JFCS board members Kathy Feinstein and Ellen Wollman, JFCS is able to assist families who struggle with food insecurity. A box of Kosher for Passover food is delivered, or picked up, by individuals and families who are part of the JFCS Financial Assistance program. In this way, with our community’s support, JFCS can be sure that those who need us the most have a “sweet Passover.” Food insecurity continues to be a

major challenge facing our individuals and families. JFCS has increased its efforts to help put food on the tables of our struggling households. This year we have partnered with Harry Chapin Food Bank, and a generous donor provides us with fresh fruits and vegetables. The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island has a weekly food drive for us and every Monday morning our good friend, Harvey Brenner, drops off the bags of food that have been collected by the congregation. We are so grateful for this support. The JFCS Senior Center continues to be “the place to be” on Wednesdays

from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch is served to approximately 85 seniors by a group of 12 volunteers, and after lunch some of our Senior Center members remain for computer instruction. We have another computer class on Friday mornings. What’s next at the Center? Mahjong and card games on Friday afternoons will be starting soon, and we are about to finalize our plans for art classes with the United Arts Council. Exciting times ahead! On behalf of the board and staff of JFCS, best wishes to you and your families for a “Sweet Passover.”

Seventh Annual PFLAG Interfaith Convocation “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for people to dwell together in unity.” Psalm 133

welling together in real unity with all people existing in harmony is the example PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is setting with the Seventh Annual Interfaith Convocation on Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 p.m. at Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way. PFLAG celebrates this unity with a significant faith-based opportunity for you to experience this harmony with

the blending of music and prayer. This is a unique occasion for the community to see how good and pleasant our unity is, not just by including, but also by celebrating the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered) members of our families. While each of us has our own individual identity, we also must recognize there is an interconnection binding us one to another. None of us are completely alone; and we each must

rely on each other to be able to use our individual blessings and talents to make the world a better place. Welcoming people of all faiths to join in this extraordinary endeavor, PFLAG is sponsoring the Interfaith Convocation. PFLAG is a parent-based organization that was started by heterosexual parents wanting to understand and help their gay children. PFLAG’s role is to serve as a support group providing a non-judgmental outlet for feelings, questions and understanding as well as making available resources and educational opportunities. Naples PFLAG meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. As people of faith, as parents, families and friends of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered persons, we must not allow others to use religion, the Bible,

and the God who created us all, as weapons to separate anyone from their faith or their families. A committee of clergy and lay people from many faiths have come together to create a special service that will engage our hearts and minds. We pray that this communal experience will deepen our human understanding, uniting us and helping to break down the boundaries that separate people. We look to forward to celebrating the joy of community, the gift of diversity, and the vision of harmony together. The public is welcome. Pease join the PFLAG Family and become part of the Interfaith Convocation and make it a truly unifying experience by inviting your family and friends to attend. By participating in this endeavor, you can make an important difference. A reception will follow the Convocation.

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Temple Shalom events open to the community

To RSVP or for more information, call the temple office at 239.455.3030 (unless otherwise indicated).

n Monday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m. join the 14th Annual Women’s Seder. Every year, women, both Jewish and non-Jewish, gather to celebrate the women in the Bible. There’s dancing, singing, and joyful celebrating of daughters, mothers and grandmothers. The cost is $18 for members and guests, and $10 for daughters under age 18. *** On Sunday, April 13 at 12:15 p.m. bring your children (tots through 4th grade) to our Chocolate Seder. Enjoy a pizza lunch, chametz search, and a finger-licking chocolate seder! $20 per

family for RSVPs by April 9. *** Come to our Family Seder on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. and find out why the Second Night of Passover is different from all other nights! *** There’s still time to join the Temple Shalom Sisterhood’s Book Bag group as they meet on Thursday, April 17 for The Burgess Boy by Elizabeth Strout. The Book Bag group meets in the Perman Library, and new attendees are always welcome. The discussions are thought-provoking, the women are fabulous, and the snacks are pretty good,

too! For more information, call Helen Weinfeld at 239.261.2421. *** Grab your sandals, picnic dinner and beach chair and enjoy Shabbat Services at the Beach on Friday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. *** Temple Shalom Sisterhood is presenting Springtime at Roy’s, a special luncheon at Roy’s in Bonita Springs on Tuesday, April 29. Roy’s, a dinner-time gourmet restaurant, is preparing a special luncheon. Guests will get to preview exciting spring styles from Evelyn & Arthur, also located in the Promenade

center. The fashions will be modeled by Sisterhood “celebrities.” Cantorial soloist and educator Jane Galler is installing Temple Shalom Sisterhood’s incoming officers. And there’s a possibility of hearing Jane’s lovely singing. Evelyn & Arthur is offering a discount to all Sisterhood attendees for their new spring apparel. The cost is $36 or donation levels of $54, $72, $100 or $200 to benefit the children’s educational programs at Temple Shalom. 

JCMI events open to the community To RSVP or for more information, call the temple office at 239.642.0800.

n Monday, April 14, the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Sisterhood presents its Annual Passover Seder. The Haggadah will be read by the attendees, led by Rabbi Edward M. Maline, D.D. and Cantorial Soloist Hari Jacobsen. A complete holiday meal will be served and each table will be set with the traditional foods and

beverages. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. sharp at JCMI, 991 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. Tickets are $45 for adult members, $15 for member children 4-12, $55 for nonmember adults, and $20 for nonmember children 4-12. Children under 4 are free. Reservation deadline is 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8. ***

The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island’s Men’s Club is holding its Men’s Club Annual Picnic at noon on Sunday, April 27 at JCMI. Please come and join us in all the fun. Hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, drinks and desserts will be served. It is BYOB. The cost is $5 per person. The picnic is open to members, family and friends.

GenShoah community update By Ida Margolis

om HaShoah is the internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day. It corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar and marks the anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising. This year, our community commemoration of Yom HaShoah will take place on Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. with a program at Beth Tikvah, 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. Those individuals who receive GenShoah emails will be

receiving additional information. GenShoah has sponsored a great variety of programs this year, including many open to the public. There was a great response for the showing of the film Nicky’s Family by Steve Brazina at Temple Shalom. Recently, two speakers presented excellent programs. Cami Green Hofstetter spoke at the Holocaust Museum on “The Jews of Scandinavia During the Holocaust,” and Dr. Marlene Steinberg gave an outstanding presenta-

tion on “Life’s Traumas: How People Survive and Heal from Traumatic Experiences.” GenShoah of Southwest Florida is a group whose mission is the promotion of Holocaust education, preservation of memories of the Holocaust, connection of the Second Generation with one another, and support of the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. Anyone who is interested in this mission is welcome to become

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a member, and attend meetings and programs. GenShoah is in the process of planning programs for next season, including bringing some internationally renowned speakers to our area. If you have any suggestions for future programs, would like additional information, or want to be on our email list, please contact me at ida.margolis2@ gmail.com or 239.963.9347.

Tributes

Tributes to the Federation Campaign To: Debbie Kohler & Family In memory of your beloved father, William B. Topp From: Karen & Lenny Scheck

To: Barbara Blumenfeld In memory of your beloved husband, Norman Blumenfeld From: Marilyn Dolid Dorothy & Irving Litt To: From:

The Family of Ann Jacobson In memory of your beloved Elizabeth & Sheldon Starman Rosalee & Jerry Bogo Marina Berkovich & Alexander Goldstein

To: From:

Mr. Stuart Meshboum In honor of the engagement of Stuart Meshboum & Susan Milner Rhoda & Ira Silverleib Janice & Michael Danzig Harriet & Stuart Schweitzer Norine & Meir Kehila Susy & Richard Payne

To: Gayle & Dr. Martin Dorio In memory of Gayle’s beloved mother, Corinne Morris From: Lea & Michael Bendes Barbara & Arnold Karp Susan & Phil Dean Luba & Dr. Alberto Rotsztain To: Phyllis & Stephen Strome In honor of your granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah From: Lea & Michael Bendes To: Anne Klein In honor of your special birthday From: Pauline & Murray Hendel Gracia Kuller To: From:

TRIBUTES

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Rosalee & Jerry Bogo In honor of your community service Brenda & Mark Lichtenstein Barbara & Lowell Epstein Myrna & Paul Cott

To: Bonnie Bodin & Family In memory of your beloved father, Richard V. Bodin From: Phyllis & Michael Seaman

To: From:

Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. Arlene & Donald Shapiro & Family In memory of your beloved daughterin-law, Sandra Andrea Mena Navarro Phyllis & Michael Seaman

To: Cathy Davidow, Terry Epstein & Families In memory of your beloved mother, Lois Davidow From: Esther Barg To: Evelyn & Larry Hecht In your appreciation From: David Willens

To: Dena & Jerry Robbins & Family In memory of your beloved grandson, Max Robbins From: Sheila & Alvin Becker Gail & Dr. Melvin Ufberg Judy & Dr. Robert Sommerfeld

To: Arlene & Steve Heller & Family In memory of Steve’s beloved sister, Annette Gossack From: Paula & Malcolm Milstein

To: Barbara Blumenfeld & Family In memory of your beloved husband, Norman Blumenfeld From: Bobbi Bassewitz To: Robbie & Jimmy Wise Thank you to wonderful friends and hosts From: Anna & Yale Levin The Family of Abe Price In memory of your beloved David Willens Rosalee & Jerry Bogo

Janis Siegel & Family In memory of your beloved husband, Dr. Saul Siegel Rosalee & Jerry Bogo Dee & Dr. Dick Bittman Sheila & Alvin Becker

To: Carol Polinsky Wishing you a speedy recovery From: David Willens

To: Sugar Rubin & Family In memory of your beloved husband, Sam Rubin From: David Willens Phyllis & Michael Seaman Rosalee & Jerry Bogo

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To: Sid Garland Best wishes on your special birthday From: Lynda & Don Insul To: Gail Garfunkel & Family In memory of your beloved father, Ben Greenberger From: Dorothy & Irving Litt

The Jewish Federation of Collier County extends condolences to: • Barbara Blumenfeld & Family on the passing of her beloved husband, Norman Blumenfeld • Bonnie Bodin & Family on the passing of her beloved father, Richard V. Bodin • Arlene & Donald Shapiro & Family on the passing of their beloved daughter-in-law, Sandra Andrea Mena Navarro • Gayle & Dr. Martin Dorio on the passing of Gayle’s beloved mother, Corinne Morris • Roberta & Daniel Sussman & Family on the passing of Roberta’s beloved mother, Martha Silverstein • Sugar Rubin & family on the passing of her beloved husband, Samuel Rubin • Janis Siegel & Family on the passing of her beloved husband, Dr. Saul Siegel • Judy Levy & Family on the passing of her beloved husband, Stephen Levy • The family of Abe Price on the passing of their beloved • Elizabeth Wexler & Family on the passing of their beloved, Muriel Wexler • Dena & Jerry Robbins & Family on the passing of their beloved grandson • Susan Lamensdorf & Family on the passing of her beloved husband, Rolland Lamensdorf • Arlene & Steve Heller & Family on the passing of Steve’s beloved sister, Annette Gossack • Florence Levin & Family on the passing of her beloved partner, David F. Friedlander

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13 Federation Star COMMUNITY FOCUS April 2014 A Passover Message to Our Community

Wishing you and yours a very Sweet and Happy Passover David Willens, Federation Executive Director

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Photos from recent events Warsaw: A Story in Song

Passover is, arguably, the most widely celebrated Jewish holiday. As is the case each year, I begin to think about "the four questions" and, in turn, the subject of questions in general. In my position as the Executive Director of our Jewish Federation, I am asked A LOT of questions. The most frequent being, "Why should I give to Federation when I can give directly to the cause I care about most?" I think what people really want to understand is, "Why is Federation different from all other Jewish charities?"

WE HAVE A SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD. Federation is a social movement based on an innovative, perhaps audacious, concept: TOGETHER, we have the power to change the Jewish world. For over 30 years, we created and maintained a vital Jewish community locally; we helped build the Jewish state and now Israel is a 'start-up' nation without peer; we saved Soviet Jewry; we rescued Ethiopian Jewry and brought them into freedom and modernity; we created a local and national advocacy system to ensure that Jews are NEVER AGAIN without political power; and we developed a seamless local and global network of educational, social and human services that ensures the future of the Jewish people. Whenever and wherever there is a crisis or challenge, the Jewish Federation is there to help.

Cast members and the creative team of Warsaw: A Story in Song at the Dessert Reception following the performance at Temple Shalom

WE BELIEVE COMMUNITY MATTERS. The Jewish Federation is committed to caring for the WHOLE Jewish community and for ALL Jewish people. That's why we are the region's leading authority on identifying, communicating and efficiently addressing the needs of our local and global Jewish community. At Federation, the Jewish values of tzedakah, g'milut chasadim, tikkun olam and Clal Yisrael are not simply ideals to which we aspire. They are, in fact, what we do every day. We believe people want to be part of something bigger than themselves and make a far-reaching impact with their philanthropy. WE ARE THE CONTINUING STORYLINE RATHER THAN THE EPISODE. A community is made up of many people and organizations with, at times, competing interests. There is a delicate balance that must be achieved and maintained in order for the community to meet the current and future needs of the Jewish people. We support a wide range of critical local and international organizations and programs that are the keystone for a rich Jewish life. While other organizations may have a narrow focus, the Federation doesn't have that luxury. We adopt a long-range, community-based view, taking into account societal and demographic shifts. Often, tough decisions are necessary for the long-term, overall health of the community. WE HAVE A LOT AT STAKE. We have made a promise to the Jewish people and our Jewish communities that we will look out for their interests; that we'll protect their values; that we will rescue them if they're in peril; that we'll educate their children; that we'll feed them if they're hungry; that their parents will live in dignity; that we'll ensure that all Jews have a place in our Jewish community; and that we'll work for the safety and security of Israel. It's an awesome responsibility – one we do not take lightly.

Cast members at a rehearsal of Warsaw: A Story in Song prior to three performances in Fort Myers and Naples for 1,300 audience members. Look for a complete report and additional photos in the May issue.

From Bimah to Broadway

Yes, the last few years have been tough and we face many obstacles. This is not news to us. Still, we believe the challenges pale in comparison to the opportunities. At Federation, we remain unabashedly optimistic about the future of the Jewish community. We believe our best days are ahead of us. We know that the unity of the Jewish people is a powerful force for good, for change and for hope. We are certain there is nothing we cannot accomplish TOGETHER. Those who want to support their favorite causes and charities should do so. The Federation is not all things to all people. The Federation IS all essential things for the Jewish community for ALL Jewish people. If you believe in what we believe – that Community matters more than the Individual – then Federation is for you. Like us, you have a stake in the Jewish community and a role to play in its future.

Dayenu!

Breathe Clear This Year

At Temple Shalom: (back row) Cantor Daniel Mutlu, Cantor Aaron Kaplan, Accompanist Peter Lewis, (in front) Cantor Carrie Barry, Cantor Donna Azu (photo courtesy of Sabina Procacci Photography)

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Colorful political and romantic thriller captures wartime Cairo By Philip K. Jason, Special to the Federation Star City of the Sun, by Juliana Maio. Greenleaf Book Group Press. 380 pages. Hardcover $24.95, trade paperback $15.95.

hen Mickey Connolly, a young American journalist, comes to the Middle East to report on the desert war, he is astonished to discover Libyans praising Hitler’s Third Reich and seeing their future as Nazi Germany’s allies. In Cairo, his “home” base, he encounters much of the same attitude, though it’s essentially more anti-English than pro-German. Egyptians had lived under British martial law since 1939, compromising the independence gained in 1936. With Rommel furiously approaching the Egyptian border, Connolly wants to wake up Phil Jason American readers to the facts and significance of this desert war theater. For much of the 194142 time of the novel, the Germans seem unstoppable. So why are Jewish refugees from

Germany and elsewhere coming to Egypt in their flight from persecution? There is a sizeable, well-established Jewish community there with mature institutions. There are Jewish individuals in positions of influence and power. However, the stability of Jewish life in Egypt and elsewhere in the Middle East is threatened by the dramatic rise of the Muslim Brotherhood and its growing partnership with Nazi Germany. Meet Heinrich Kesner. He works for the Abwehr, the German military intelligence operation reporting on doings in Cairo, allied military strength, and whatever will prepare for Rommel’s victory in Egypt. He has cultivated a wide range of informants and is now being noticed by the SS as a useful functionary. He has the particular assignment of tracking a Jewish refugee who is has arrived via Istanbul. That refugee is Erik Blumenthal, who, with his father Viktor and his sister Maya, is staying with the Levin family, cousins who will shelter them until their final papers allow for transit to Palestine. They have just

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barely escaped from Germany. The host family is headed by Joe and Allegra. Their oldest child, Lili, who is in her late teens, befriends Maya, who is somewhat older, and after a while the two are sister-like confidants. Both young women are knockouts. We find out later that Allegra’s brother is a prominent lawyer who is assisting Zionist efforts. Mickey Connolly has been gaining access to personnel at the British and U. S. embassies, visiting Jewish leaders and institutions, and reshaping his reportorial focus, narrowing it down to the situation of the Jewish community in Egypt and the Arab Middle East. Mickey proves a good sleuth, and he is recruited by the U. S. embassy to secretly hunt down Juliana Maio the very same Erik Blumenthal who is Kesner’s target. Erik is important because of his stature as a young nuclear scientist who has the kind of expertise that can benefit either the Allied or Axis powers. When Mickey encounters and falls for the reserved, intelligent and extremely attractive Maya, he has no idea that she is the sister of the man he seeks. Maya – properly fearful, guarded, and yet enchanted to be in “Paris on the Nile” – hides her true identity and whereabouts. Intermediaries help them communicate, and soon enough their torrid love affair begins to overwhelm

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the political thriller plot, though the two stories are of course interwoven. Each lover has secrets, creating a clash between trust and passion. Juliana Maio winds her story-telling through alternating points of view, weaving a pattern in which readers stand behind Connolly, Kesner, Maya and others. The device of interrupting one character’s thread with another leaves readers hanging, especially as events draw the characters closer and closer together. A sizeable cast of welletched minor characters populates a fascinating landscape at a fascinating time in history. Egyptian born Maio’s lavishly painted setting is one of her novel’s many charms. She takes us to a Cairo still intoxicated by the long cultural aftermath of Napoleon’s conquest and occupation at the turn of the nineteenth century. Pockets of Cairo, including the suburb of Heliopolis (City of the Sun), became effectively Europeanized, and French language, arts and manners became part of the city’s look and social tone up to and well beyond the onset of World War II. Knowing that the Nazis did not conquer Egypt, we are left to anticipate the fates of Erik, Mickey and Maya. My lips are sealed. Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritus of English from the United States Naval Academy. He reviews regularly for Florida Weekly, Jewish Book World, Southern Literary Review, and other publications. Please visit Phil’s website at www.philjason.wordpress.com.

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By Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist Editor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in a faith other than Judaism – and don’t identify with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish. The Ten Commandments: The Movie – Some Back Story Every year, ABC broadcasts the 1956 film The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as MOSES. As I write this, ABC has not yet announced the 2014 broadcast date. But it is always broadcast on a Sunday, usually within ten days of Passover/Easter (Passover begins on Monday, April 14 this year; Easter is on April 20.) In 2011, a special Blu-Ray disc edition of the film was released. It includes lots of extras about the making of the film. The new edition was made with the participation of Fraser Clarke Heston, a director, writer and son of the late Charlton Heston. He said the new edition is not simply a re-issue. Rather, “it was a painstaking job, a complete shot-by-shot restoration.” Fraser Heston, by the way, was three months old when he appeared as baby Moses in the 1956 film. Charlton Heston, who played Jewish characters in both The Ten Commandments and in the 1959 Oscar-winning film Ben-Hur, was a devout Christian. He was also a big supporter of Jewish and Israeli charities. The film, as most people know, is not a shot-by-shot re-creation of the account of Moses’ life or of the exodus from Egypt as told in the Bible. The film’s creators took many liberties dramatizing the biblical account. Even so, when it debuted, its special effects were considered to be groundbreaking and audiences loved the film. EDWARD G. ROBINSON (as the evil Dathan) and OLIVE DEERING

(as Moses’ sister, MIRIAM) were the only Jewish actors with important roles in The Ten Commandments. Yul Brynner, who played the Pharaoh of Egypt, had one Jewish great-grandfather. Robinson (1893-1973), most famous for his early gangster roles, was born Emanuel Goldenberg in Romania and came to the United States in 1903. Always proud to be Jewish, he was also a highly cultured man due to a rigorous program of self-education. At one time, he owned one of the finest collections of impressionist paintings in the world. Deering (1918-1986), born Olive Corn, received good notices for her stage work in the 1950s and ’60s, but had a limited film and television career. Deering’s brother, actor ALFRED RYDER (1916-1995), born Alfred Corn, was a top stage actor who also had a slew of TV guest roles through the early ’80s. (He guest starred in the first Star Trek episode.) He was married to actress KIM STANLEY (1919-86) from 19581964. Stanley was one of the most acclaimed Broadway stage actresses of the 1950s and ’60s. She was twice nominated for an Oscar (Seance on a Wet Afternoon and Frances), although she made only a handful of films. Almost everyone has heard Stanley’s voice. She was the unseen narrator of the opening and closing scenes of To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). Stanley converted to Judaism prior to marrying Ryder. Their daughter, a practicing Jew, told a recent scholarly biographer of Stanley that her mother

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companion recommended the matzah ball soup and Monroe replied that she had never had the dish, but she would order it. The soup came and Marilyn gobbled up her first matzah ball. She told her dinner companion: “Oh, they are absolutely delicious. What do they do with the rest of the matzah?” Oscars Note I didn’t capitalize Marilyn Monroe’s name above. Why? Her conversion, by a very “loose” rabbi, did not follow any study of Judaism and she didn’t practice after her conversion. Quite different is JUNE SQUIBB, 84, who I didn’t know was a convert to Judaism when I reported on Jewish Oscar nominees last month. Squibb got a best supporting nomination for her performance in Nebraska. She converted in the ’50s and has identified as Jewish since, including celebrating Jewish holidays.

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Cinema Judaica: The War Years 1939-1949 explores WWII, Hollywood and anti-Semitism Important history chronicled in famous movie posters

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ights, Camera, Action!” are the famous words associated with movie sets. However, the lights were dimmed dramatically for Jews in the industry during World War II. Cinema Judaica: The War Years 1939-1949, on view at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU (JMOFFIU) from March 4 - August 24, 2014, explores this time period, Nazi influence and the response from American movie studios. Cinema Judaica is an unprecedented exhibition of iconic Hollywood film posters from 1939 to 1949. It illustrates how the motion picture industry countered America’s isolationism, advocated going to war against the Nazis, influenced post-war perceptions of the Jewish people and the founding of the

It’s Fun to be Free, Fight for Freedom Committee, 1941

State of Israel, and shaped the face of contemporary Jewish life. “The contributions of Jews in motion pictures is well known today,” says Jo Ann Arnowitz, JMOF-FIU

Executive Director and Chief Curator, “however this exhibition sheds light on the industry’s politics during WWII, not only internally, but on a national and global level.” The exhibition begins with the Hollywood studios’ compliance with the Nazis’ control of the motion picture industry in Germany, the ban on Jews from employment within it, and their restrictions on the American distribution of films shown in Germany and throughout Europe. All but two of America’s eight largest studios complied with the Nazis’ restrictions. United Artists closed down its German exchanges rather than fire its Jewish employees, but it did accept German content restrictions and arranged for its films to be shown in Germany through another distributor. Warner Bros., however, was the only studio to withdraw from the German market entirely. As Jewish characters disappeared from American films, Harry Warner and his brothers committed themselves to making anti-Nazi movies to alert the nation to the Nazi threat. The exhibition further documents this time period and how Hollywood studios set up the Motion Pictures Producers and Distributors Association (MPPDA) and established a Production Code of Administration (PCA) that prohibited causing affront to foreign states, including Germany. Thereafter, films required a seal of approval from the MPPDA. At the same time, the PCA worked with the U.S. State Department to ensure that American movies did not violate a series of Neutrality Laws enacted by the Roosevelt administration to keep American citizens safe in European and other war zones.

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Thus, anti-Nazi screenplays and clearly defined Jewish roles, which would not pass the certification process, were transformed through allegory, character name changes, and other disguises and glosses by Warner Bros. and other like-minded independent producers. At the end of 1938, the PCA approved Warner Bros.’ openly anti-Nazi script for Confessions of a Nazi Spy, closely based on the recent historical record of the government’s espionage case. The film was released in early May 1939. With the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and America’s declaration of war, Hollywood produced patriotic movies, in the guise of “platoon” films, which reflected on the melting pot tradition of American ethnic diversity and helped instill a unified fighting spirit. Also included in the exhibition are posters for World War II espionage and concentration camp escape melodramas set in Germany or another

Gentleman’s Agreement, 20th Century Fox, 1947

Nazi-occupied country such as To Be or Not To Be, plus films about Nazi Germany’s accountability such as Address Unknown, Tomorrow the World and Hotel Berlin. Following the war, “Exodus” films addressing the attempt by European war refugees to rebuild their lives and cultures after the Holocaust, include people My Father’s House, The Illegals, The people people Search and Sword in the Desert. Postwar Hollywood films also addressed anti-Semitism on the home front and the Christian Mobilizers, who blamed the Jews for the war and attacked Jewish citizens, stores and synagogues in major northeast cities. These films, in which an Italian American or Irish American authority figure condemns

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anti-Semitism, stops an assault, or solves a racist murder, include The House I Live In, Crossfire and Open Secret, while Gentleman’s Agreement addresses the related subject of White Anglo Saxon Protestant anti-Semitism. The exhibition is on loan from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Museum and is curated by Laura Kruger. Local sponsors include the Robert Arthur Segall Foundation; State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; the Miami-Dade Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council; the MiamiDade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners and the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council. About JMOF-FIU: The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of 250 years of Florida Jewish heritage, arts and culture. The museum is housed in two adjacent, lovingly restored historic buildings, at 301 Washington Avenue on South Beach, that were once synagogues for Miami Beach’s first Jewish congregation. The museum’s permanent exhibition is MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida, 1763 to Present. Its temporary history and art exhibitions change periodically. For more information, call 305.672.5044 or visit www.jewishmuseum.com or Facebook @JewishMuseumofFlorida.

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Escaping the Holocaust By Paul R. Bartrop, PhD

he Talmud tells us, in a very well-known phrase, that for he who saves a single life it is as though he has saved a whole world. This month sees the anniversary, 70 years ago, when a Slovak Jew, Rudolf Vrba (1924-2006), and his comrade, Alfred Wetzler (19181988), found themselves in the position of possibly being able to save what was left of the Jewish people in Europe, for it was on April 7, Dr. Paul Bartrop 1944, that they managed to do the seemingly impossible: they began an escape from Auschwitz. On this day, they broke away from the camp, hid between an internal and external perimeter fence for three days, and then, on April 10, escaped the camp completely. As a teenager, Vrba (born Walter Rosenberg) experienced anti-Semitism in his home town of Topolcany. This led to an attempt, in 1941, to flee an intensifying scene. He was arrested and, later, in June, 1942, deported to the concentration camp at Majdanek. Two weeks later, he was sent to Auschwitz, where he was given the number 44070. He was put to work in arranging for the bodies of corpses to be transported to the crematoria. Later, he was given the task of sorting through the possessions of those who had been selected for the gas chambers or work details. His escape, when it came, had been carefully worked out in advance, and had support from a number of other prisoners who remained in the camp. Making their way from Auschwitz to their native Slovakia, Vrba and Wetzler crossed the border on April 21 and made their way to Zilina. Vrba was given his new name by the Slovak Jewish Council as a security measure. The report the two men then composed divulged all that they had witnessed at Auschwitz. It would provide some of the earliest and most detailed information about the mass murders that were taking place, including information about the use of gas chambers and crematoria. Before they settled on a final draft, it was written and rewritten several times; ultimately some forty pages long, it was passed on to Jewish officials when Vrba and Wetzler arrived at Bratislava on April 24. It quickly became known – and remains to this day – as the Vrba-Wetzler report. Public acknowledgement of the report was, however, delayed by several weeks, meaning that the information it contained was slow to be distributed broadly enough to gain the attention of governments. The senior members of the Slovak Jewish Council were concerned that if its contents became known among the intended victims it would provoke widespread panic and an even more immediate and deathly response from the Nazis. While discussions concerning

what to do took place over several weeks, more than 400,000 Hungarian Jews, who had been deported to Auschwitz beginning in May, were murdered. To the end of his life, Vrba remained bitterly convinced that more could have been done to save them had the Allies, armed with the information in his report, chosen to do so. This controversy would surround him until his death and, even today, the question of whether or not the Allies could have done more continues to be debated. The Vrba-Wetzler report was copied and given to Rudolf Kastner, head of the Zionist Aid and Rescue Committee in Bratislava, and from him to a member of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry as well as a representative of the Vatican. Both the British and United States governments had copies of the report by June 15, 1944. On that day, BBC Radio broadcast part of it, and a few days later it also received attention in The New York Times. Material then appeared in newspapers and radio broadcasts throughout Europe, particularly in Switzerland. Publication of the report had an immediate impact, resulting in spontaneous international denunciations. Protests came from the Pope, the U.S. Secretary of State (Cordell Hull), the British Foreign Secretary (Anthony Eden), the International Committee of the Red Cross, and King Gustav V of Sweden. In Hungary, such condemnation could not go unnoticed. On July 7, 1944, Admiral Miklos Horthy, Hungary’s regent, ordered a halt to the deportations of Jews from Hungary, effective two days later. By this action, up to 200,000 Jews in Budapest were saved from deportation. The truth about the AuschwitzBirkenau extermination camp was the best-kept secret of the Nazi “Final Solution.” The whole complex was guarded by more than two thousand SS and auxiliary personnel, two hundred guard dogs, and two lines of electrified fences. Hundreds of prisoners, including 76 Jews, attempted to escape during the five years of the camp’s existence. Of these, only five attempts were successful, in that they managed to get away, reveal what was happening at Auschwitz, and survive the war. Rudolf Vrba would always question whether the report was disseminated and acted upon as rapidly and as forcefully as it should have been. It is one of the greatest “what if” questions regarding the Holocaust: If more people and governments had known and acted upon his report, and done so in a timely manner, could those who died have been saved, instead? When he was in Auschwitz, Vrba promised himself to bring the news of what was happening in Auschwitz to the wider world. He kept his promise – an example, it might be said, to us all when confronted by dark times. Dr. Paul Bartrop can be reached at pbartrop@fgcu.edu.

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Technion: The engine of Israel: part 4 – medical school By Bernard A. Lublin, M.D.

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BRIEFS ENERGY FIRMS IN TALKS TO SELL ISRAELI GAS TO EGYPT The drilling consortium led by Israel’s Delek Group Ltd. and Texas-based Noble Energy is holding initial talks on a deal to supply gas to Egypt. The consortium recently signed a deal to supply gas to Jordan. The potential deal with Egypt would involve exporting up to eight billion cubic meters of gas a year from the Leviathan field. It would go to liquefied natural gas facilities run by the UK’s BG Group PLC in northern Egypt via an underwater pipeline or the existing Ashkelon-el-Arish line in the Sinai Peninsula, according to two Egyptian officials. Importing gas from Israel is a cheaper option for Egypt, which has been overwhelmed by local demand and can’t meet foreign export commitments. Such an agreement would be a reversal from previous years when Egypt exported gas to Israel. (Joshua Mitnick and Summer Said, Wall Street Journal)

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171,207 babies were born in Israel in 2013, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported. Jewish births increased 1.3% to 127,101 over 2012, while the number of births among Israeli Muslim Arabs declined by 5.5% to 34,766. Twenty-one out of every 1,000 Jewish women gave birth in 2013, compared to 18.3 in the year 2000, while 24.8 Arab women gave birth in 2013, compared to 35 in 2000. (Zeev Klein, Israel Hayom)

REVOLUTIONIZING INDIAN FARMING WITH ISRAELI TECHNOLOGY Indian farmer Deepak Khatker, 40, visited the Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables in Gharaunda a couple of years ago, adopted Israeli

farming skills, and within months saw production increase a staggering fivefold. Last year, over 16,000 farmers were trained at the center. Experts from Israel organize free training sessions, teaching farmers to increase their crop yields while using fertilizer and water optimally. “The idea is to transfer applied research and technologies to the farmers in various states across India,” said Israeli Embassy spokesman Ohad Horsandi. At present there are 10 such Centers of Excellence. By 2015, their number will increase to 28 as they branch out to flowers, bee-keeping and dairying. (Rahul Vaishnavi, IANS-India)

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...ISRAEL?

The Egyptian film The Square, which follows the uprisings in Tahrir Square, was nominated for an Academy Award. As I watched the Arabs of Egypt scream for their rights, I couldn’t help thinking that they were screaming for precisely what the Arabs in Israel already have. As I watched Egyptian demonstrators protest the lack of opportunity in their crumbling society, I couldn’t help but think about an Arab-Israeli woman, Mais Ali Saleh, who recently graduated No. 1 in her class at the TechnionIsrael Institute of Technology. The suffering masses across the Middle East would love nothing more than to have the same freedoms and human rights that their brethren have in Israel. While the mainstream media is still obsessed with Israel and its conflict with the Palestinians, The Square cuts through this fog with a missile of truth: The misery across the Middle East has absolutely nothing to do with Israel. During Israel Apartheid Week, proIsrael groups ought to organize showings of The Square and follow these

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Israel’s Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) loans money for new ventures and technologies that are promising but also risky. The Israeli state puts up money without asking for equity and demands repayment through a royalty on relevant sales if the business succeeds. Few other countries offer the same ecosystem of support for science, technology, research and funding under one roof, or extend quite the amount of risk capital the OCS does. A recent study on research and development in Israel by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that

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ing to walk away from that?” (Crispian Balmer, Reuters)

ISRAEL BOYCOTT? EXPORTS TO EUROPE UP 6 PERCENT IN 2013

LAPD Deputy Chief Jose Perez, a 30year veteran of the department, tweeted updates at nearly every stop of his homeland security tour of Israel. The eight-member Los Angeles delegation visited the headquarters of Nice Systems, an Israeli security and cyber intelligence company that can intercept and instantly analyze video, audio and text-based communications. (An inspirational poster on the wall read: “Every voice deserves to be heard.”) The group visited private security firms and drone manufacturers, as well as a “safe city” underground con-

The EU is Israel’s largest trading partner and it is the only place where murmurings of sanctions have been raised outside the Arab world. According to the latest Bank of Israel data, direct investment in Israel was $10.51 billion in the first nine months of 2013, up from $9.5 billion for the whole of 2012. Exports to Europe rose 6.3% last year. “The truth is that Israel is a world leader in water technology, next-generation agriculture, cybersecurity, healthcare innovation and start-ups,” said Jonathan Medved, CEO of a platform providing venture capital to Israeli companies. “What sane person is go-

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trol center in Rishon LeZion, which receives live streams from more than 1,000 cameras with license plate recognition installed throughout the city. Surveillance drones were hot items on the tour, particularly HoverMast, a new tethered drone from Sky Sapience that would be helpful for crowd control at special events. The HoverMast can intercept wireless communications, and its cameras are capable of facial recognition. The LAPD-Israel bond was in large part fused by former LAPD Chief William Bratton during his chiefdom from 2002 to 2009. At a town hall meeting near the end of his term, Bratton said of Israeli intelligence experts: “They are our allies. They are some of the best at what they do in the world.” (Simone Wilson, Los Angeles Jewish Journal)

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American negotiations – the double standard By Gene Sipe, VP Southwest Chapter ZOA

nder the auspices of “the time has come to make peace with the Palestinian Arabs,” the U.S. administration has deemed that: Middle East peace WILL occur this year, Israel IS going to capitulate to the creation of another Arab state, and this whole little mess WILL be resolved. Since the desire to just live a peaceful existence is in the Jewish nature, much of American and Israeli Jewry is happy to comply with just about any concession, even knowing that it is only a temporary reprieve. The key issue here is to live peacefully. Where in the Muslim world is anyone living peacefully? So what is it about this peace initiative, ceding more of Israel’s territories to a population who has been taught that Israel and Israelis are evil, that would miraculously bring peace?

I submit that the single issue of the immutable demand by both parties that Jerusalem be the capital of their state is in itself an ideal example of why this initiative is not a realistic concept. The very nature of Judaism and the essence of the Jewish people is centered around the concept that Jerusalem is the location that God has chosen to speak to man. The Palestinian Arab claim that Al Qud is their capital and it is a nonnegotiable issue brings the western mindset to the simple solution to “Just Share It.” Let’s take a look at this option for a moment. After Israel gained control of the city of Jerusalem in the Six-Day War, the Israeli government, in another effort to create peace and stability, relinquished control of the Temple Mount to the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf. This has resulted in irresponsible excavation

Don’t buy the Israel boycott hype

he media has bought into the notion that a new wave of Western boycotts against Israel is underway. There were countless editorials for and against the boycott in newspapers around the world, strategies offered up on how to stop it and speculation about who would blacklist Israel next. But as soon as one examines the individual cases, the boycott story melts away. They are either not new, not motivated by the boycott movement or have limited impact. The true story is that after nearly 10 years of campaigning, the global BDS (boycott, divestment and sanc-

tions) movement has not had the slightest economic impact. Its victories have consisted of coaxing a handful of pop stars and academics to cancel appearances in Israel, and winning empty, sanctimonious declarations of support from the likes of student governments, cooperative grocery stores and leftish church groups. Far from being isolated, Israel’s exports are reaching record highs and it attracts billions of dollars in foreign investment. For now the boycott is nothing more than a creature of the media’s imagination. (David Rosenberg, Wall Street Journal)

with destruction and disposal of artifacts in an effort to obliterate evidence of early Jewish presence, prohibition of access for as little as mouthing a prayer or wearing a religious object, and allout rioting with rocks raining down on any non-Muslim worshipers below. Only because of constant armed police presence is even this level of so-called peace maintained. The apparent solution is separation. Until walls were erected to keep out those convinced that sacrificing their life for the blood of a single Jew was their sole reason for existence, no one was safe in Israel. Separation barriers keep out individual attackers and Iron Dome keeps out their attempted approaches over the wall. Hopefully, you are now starting to realize that the concept where a divided Jerusalem with a Berlin-style wall is

not viable option. No sooner would the foundation be laid, than would the same would-be martyrs be devising ways to breach it. In my lifetime, I saw the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. While built for the purpose of keeping its population in rather than keeping terrorists out, it nonetheless was tolerated for less than 30 years. Israel is already under world condemnation for maintaining border controls, regardless that it is necessitated by the martyr mentality’s attempt to wreak havoc on the Israeli civilian population. Just as the U.S. now forces negotiations and Israeli concessions, how long would it be after this initiative before the tide would again turn and they then demand, “Israel, tear down that wall!”?

Israel Hayom believes that “The reports coming from North Korea are calling up the darkest memories of the previous century,” and adds: “Historians will yet settle accounts with the democracies for their inaction as hundreds of thousands of people are being murdered in Syria and North Korea. And now we can better understand how the annihilation of one-third of the Jewish People was made possible, how the silence and the refusal to bomb the railroads to Auschwitz were made possible. Never again, really?”

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Standing at the sea Rabbi Adam F. Miller

ne of the most powerful images we have ingrained in our minds is that of our ancestors standing at the Sea of Reeds (those who attended the recent People of the Book event learned that “Red Sea” is a mistranslation). It is an image shaped in part by retelling the Exodus story at Passover each year, as we sit around the Seder table. That visual is brought into focus with help from films like The Ten Commandments and The Prince of Egypt. In your own mind, you can easily imagine the Israelites standing there, with Charlton Heston, okay Moses, at the edge of the sea. They are anxious and restless, aware that Pharaoh’s chariots

are closing in. If you watch the films, Moses lifts up his staff – praying that the waters will part. In the Rabbinic tradition, the waters did not part at first. Only when a man named Nachshon bravely enters the waters, believing they will part, does the sea actually split. Either way, with the waters now separated, the Israelites rush across. Just as the last of the Israelites crosses, the waters crash down the Egyptians, who drown as their mired chariots strand them in the sea. Exhausted, yet still exuberant, Miriam and the women led a celebration throughout the Israelite camp. Men and women danced and sang, grateful for their freedom. Standing at the sea, everyone was part of the people Israel. No one asked what tribe they were from, or their ancestral heritage. All were accepted, and that has been the theme of Passover – we seek out freedom on behalf of all Jews everywhere – without qualification. When we learned of Russian Jews who

were refused the right to be Jewish or to leave the Soviet Union, we rallied to the cause of the Refusniks. When it came to light that there were Jews in Ethiopia, who sought to return to Israel, we provided the resources for them to reach the Holy Land. Like our ancestors, we did not ask, “Who is a Jew? How Jewish are you?” We helped because they said they were Jews. Our world is full of labels and distinctions. Go on Facebook and there one finds the descriptions: Jew, liberal Jew, Reform Jew, Conservative Jew, secular Jew, Orthodox Jew, and that is just a sampling. In our conversations about famous individuals, we talk about whether someone has one Jewish parent or distant Jewish relatives. Just this winter the Naples Daily News published an article on the “Who is a Jew?” debate in Israel, which directly impacts the ability of individuals to celebrate lifecycle rituals in Israel and participate fully in Israeli life.

Instead of seeking out ways to differentiate ourselves, to put up walls and boundaries, we should remember the message that we read each year in the Passover Haggadah. Each one of us must imagine that we were there in the land of Egypt, standing in the shoes of our ancestors. We realize at that moment: there are no “good Jews;” there are no “bad Jews;” there are no half-Jews or quarter-Jews. There are just Jews – those individuals who actively identify as being part of the people Israel. Passover is our holiday of freedom. We joyfully celebrate, grateful that the Israelites were freed from bondage and oppression under Pharaoh. This year, may we also free ourselves from the labels that bind, opening our minds so that we may embrace all of our Jewish brothers and sisters simply as Jews. In this way we will be one people – united in our faith, our heritage and our role as God’s partners, called to make our world whole and holy.

Where do we learn life’s lessons? Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

hat a time of mixed emotions, as we soared to celebrate Chabad of Naples’ tenth anniversary of service to the community in February, and honor our 2014 benefactors! We were excited to welcome our keynote speaker Mrs. Eva Schloss, the stepsister of Anne Frank. A survivor herself, Eva at age 15 and her mother lived through the Holocaust, while her father and brother did not. The audience of over 800 people listened raptly to her account: hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam, being betrayed, arrested by the Germans and taken to a concentration camp, and finally liberated. Although her horrible experiences temporarily took her will to live, Eva was encouraged to put aside hate and appreciate her life. Her mother later married Otto Frank, the father of Anne, who lost his entire immediate family. Frank both inspired Eva and eventually published the diary of his daughter, a constant memorial to her short life. Eva Schloss now speaks regularly worldwide, spreading messages of hope, love and peace, while acknowledging sadly, that violence and terror still reign in many countries. We cannot help but associate “Ani

Ma’amin – I believe with complete faith” – the song that evolved from the Holocaust, with survivors like Eva Schloss. The day before Mrs. Schloss’ appearance, Alice Herz-Sommer, the oldest Holocaust survivor died in London at 110. Throughout her years of incarceration in the Terezin (Theresienstadt) concentration camp, music, the piano études of Chopin specifically, kept HerzSommer and her son alive while her husband was killed. An orchestra in Terezin was composed of musicians who ‘played for time’ for audiences of prisoners and Nazi guards. A pianist, Mrs. Herz-Sommer played the camp’s broken, out-of-tune instrument, surviving because the Nazis loved her music. She played the piano until the end of her life and attracted writers and filmmakers eager to share her story. The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life is a 38-minute documentary about the life of Alice Herz-Sommer; it won a 2014 Oscar. Like Eva Schloss, Mrs. HerzSommer eventually expressed joy in being alive, harbored no hate for what she had endured, but was saddened by what she anticipated as the unwillingness of future generations to remember the Holocaust. Ani Ma’amin - I believe. This week, author, educator and fine human being, Abe Price died at age 91. Price survived Nazi death camps, and immigrated to the United States where he worked and raised his family. After

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moving to Naples he became involved with the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida, and frequently spoke to groups like my Hebrew School class, who were so inspired that they sent him cards and asked to have him back. Surely we must recognize the remarkable lives and spirit of endurance of these three incredible people, and learn from their experiences. Ani Ma’amin - I believe Eva Schloss said: “We all have to work together to create a happy and safe world.” Alice Herz-Sommer said: “Through making music we were kept alive… When we can play, it cannot be so terrible.”

Abe Price was quoted as saying: “I survived by luck, by faith or by accident, in order to be a witness to the Nazi crimes and to keep alive the memory of the children, my loved ones and my people.” Is there a lesson here? It’s the resiliency of the human spirit to survive, to honor heroes like this by continuing to plant new seeds of goodness and kindness, as Chabad of Naples soars into the next decade, building a better and brighter tomorrow for all of humanity.

Look for columns from Rabbi Ammos Chorny and Rabbi Sylvin Wolf in the May issue of the Federation Star.

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BBYO…helping assure Jewish continuity one teen at a time By Marc Saperstein, co-Chair BBYO Naples Friends and Alumni Network (FAN) Committee

ince our kickoff in August 2012, we have made tremendous progress, so this seems like an appropriate time to update the community on BBYO Naples. But first, I’d like to put the importance of Jewish teen programs like BBYO in context. The recent Pew Study has been widely discussed, with differing perspectives on the root cause issues and potential solutions to addressing Jewish assimilation in America. However, there is broad consensus on one key challenge. That for many Jewish teens, and in many cases their parents, a teen’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah is seen as the end of their Jewish journey. And for many unaffiliated Jewish teens, they never even make it to that important milestone. At BBYO, we see this critical point in their lives as the beginning of their Jewish journey, not the end. We believe the teen years are an incredible opportunity to:

¡¡ Build a strong social network with other Jewish teens ¡¡ Help them gain a sense of pride and appreciation for Jewish values and traditions ¡¡ Enhance their commitment to the State of Israel ¡¡ Learn to advocate for, and engage in causes that will make the world a better place ¡¡ Develop their leadership skills to prepare them for the future A decade ago, BBYO became independent of B’nai B’rith, and over the past ten years, it has grown from reaching 12,000 teens to almost 45,000 teens today. This year, BBYO is celebrating the 90th anniversary of AZA for teen boys and the 70th anniversary of BBG for teen girls. We have a strong and vibrant history that has positively impacted over 250,000 BBYO alumni living in North America today, many playing key leadership roles in their

Recent BBYO activities in Naples

ith the mission of involving more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences, the Naples BBYO chapters have broadened their activities throughout the Naples Jewish community. In the past few months, the teens have volunteered with Chabad, attended International Convention, presented at a FAN (Friends and Alumni Network) event, and hosted multiple social programs. Chabad of Naples recently sponsored a special talk with Eva Schloss, the stepsister of Anne Frank. BBYO teens volunteered throughout the evening with ushering and assisting with the question-and-answer session. “The teens were a joy to work with, willing to plunge right in, and so helpful in solving problems. We should all feel very good about our future knowing that there are Jewish teens like them in Naples,” said Ellen Siegel. In March, Naples BBYO hosted a celebration of its Friends and Alumni Network in the Villages of Monterey clubhouse. Attendees connected with BBYO alumni, parents and teens, and learned about upcoming programs and how to support the Jewish teens of Collier County. International Board of Director members Susie Goldsmith and Marc Saperstein spoke about BBYO’s

lasting impact on the lives of so many teens. This impact drives a bigger message to the teens – that our uniqueness as Jews comes from our mandate to do great things and, when we do those things together, we can change the world. Naples FAN expressed gratitude to Debbie and Gary Kohler for their strong support of Naples BBYO and the Jewish teens in Collier County. Additionally, teen chapter board members spoke about their leadership development, Jewish identities, and summer programs they’ve experienced. “I am so proud to say that I’m part of such a beautiful organization. It was simply moving to hear the power of what is happening within our community. Our teens’ voices have become louder and stronger and, most importantly, they understand who they are, what they’re capable of and how connected they are,” said Amanda Van Slyke, Naples FAN Steering Committee member. BBYO provides a place for Jewish teens to build a movement capable of creating positive change in the world, all while developing Jewish identities and long-lasting friendships. To become involved with BBYO in Naples, contact Lory Conte, BBYO Director, at LConte @bbyo.org or 407.621.4032.

Naples BBYO teens at the Friends and Alumni Network (FAN) event in March

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Jewish communities. We know from independent research of our BBYO alumni, that their belief that Judaism should play an important role in their lives, having Jewish friends and raising Jewish families, is much higher than the overall Jewish community’s response to these same questions. While many other Jewish organizations have struggled to grow over the past decade, BBYO has thrived. Today, BBYO has over 450 chapters across North America, and partners with teen organizations in 20 countries globally. In Florida alone, we have over 2,500 teens engaged in our programs. In Naples, we started BBYO chapters with the support of our partners: the Jewish Federation of Collier County, Temple Shalom, Chabad of Naples, and Beth Tikvah. There are few places in this country where established Jewish organizations have partnered so well and so successfully! At the National level, BBYO partners with Hillel, AIPAC, the JDC, and Jewish fraternities and sororities to assure that our teens see the opportunities to stay engaged in the broader Jewish community after their high school graduation. We are a positive example of how Jewish organizations can accomplish so much more by working together in partnership. Today, BBYO Naples has 31 AZA and BBG high school teens, with another 25 middle school teens engaged in our “pipeline” program called BBYO Connect. We have a part-time program director and an active Friends and Alumni Network (FAN) Committee that fundraises and provides strategic direction. We are part of the North Florida Region (NFR), which includes chapters in Naples, Sarasota, Tampa and Orlando. The teens have created and led a regularly scheduled slate of social and Judaic programs. In addition, our teens have participated in a number of community service projects and volunteered at important events that each of our

partner organizations have held. Many of our Naples teens have participated in BBYO Summer Programs, attended North Florida Regional Conventions and, just last month, four teen leaders attended BBYO’s International Convention in Dallas, joining 1,800 other AZA and BBG members from around the world. Finally, two of our local teen leaders were elected to the North Florida Regional Board this year, a real achievement given how new our chapters are. We have made tremendous progress over these past 18 months – but our work has just begun. We estimate that there are somewhere between 80 and 100 Jewish teens of high school age in the Naples area. We want to engage as many of these teens as possible in BBYO programs. We have proven ourselves as a youth movement that is able to positively impact thousands of Jewish teens and to help ensure a bright and lasting Jewish future. To accomplish our vision of “More Jewish Teens, More Jewish Activities,” we need the continued involvement of the Naples Jewish community including: ¡¡ Ongoing financial support for our local programs ¡¡ Parental encouragement and engagement in their teen’s participation ¡¡ Adult advisors who are excited to be mentors and work with our chapters ¡¡ Alumni who engage with us and proudly share our message If you are an alumnus of BBYO or interested in what we are accomplishing for our teens, and not receiving our periodic mailings, please contact me. We encourage everyone to read the monthly BBYO updates in the Federation Star. But most importantly, we hope you see the positive benefits that BBYO Naples is providing this community and that you will support our efforts in whatever way you can. To make a contribution to BBYO Naples or offer your assistance to further our efforts, contact me at mjs0821@aol.com or 239.273.7936.

Welcome home, every Jewish teen, anywhere By Jason Randall, 9th grader

ecently, I attended BBYO’s International Convention in Dallas, Texas. At this convention, more than 1,800 teens from 20 countries across the world came together to serve the community, advocate for CPR training, improve leadership, communication and song-leading skills, elect the new international boards, celebrate our Jewish connection and the 90th and 70th anniversaries of AZA and BBG respectively. From the moment I walked through the doors of the Hyatt Regency Dallas, I knew that this convention and this experience would be unlike any other. I felt overwhelmed by the sheer enormity of people crammed into the lobby. After going through registration, I hurried downstairs to join my friends. From that point on, my life changed forever. That night I participated in a cross region meeting with the two other Florida delegations, an opening ceremony so incredible with spirit, passion and enthusiasm, so powerful that it appeared tangible, and an unexpected, fantastic performance from the infamous Aloe Blacc. The next day, I woke up bright and early to participate in a Public Service Announcement on CPR Training, and a fundraiser where I hand-stuffed one of 200+ teddy bears that were donated to the local children’s hospital. The musical Shabbat service changed the way I think, pray at, and lead services forever. And a song session reunited

me with some of the greatest friends I’ll ever have The next day, I participated in a Shabbat service focused around the need to put down the phone and relax by picking up a prayer book, a talk by the former president of Starbucks and his daughter about the importance of positive communication and effective leadership, song-leading sessions in conjunction with a guest NFTY cohort, and an inspirational speech by the outgoing leaders of this great movement that motivated me to work harder to give more Jewish teens, more meaningful experiences. On the second to last day, I participated in International elections that were followed by an extraordinary concert by pop band American Authors, rap artist B.o.B., and DJ and BBYO alum 3LAU. This by far was the best experience of my life so far, and I had made up my mind that I was never going to leave. But when the time came after the tears had been shed, hugs had been given, goodbyes had been said, and phone numbers had been exchanged, the feeling I felt was one of great content. After days of sharing laughs, stories and experiences, I had been left feeling at peace. All the things that I craved had been fulfilled, and I felt more of a connection with my Judaism and my brother Alephs than ever before.

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Rising young star: Ben Klausner By Jean L. Amodea ith a voice fit for radio announcing – Ben’s fifth-grade teacher cast him in the role of a radio announcer in the school’s production of Grease – Ben Klausner makes an impression from the start. A senior at the Community School of Naples, he has already demonstrated leadership qualities through his participation with BBYO Naples. Two years ago as a sophomore, as part of one of three teams, he attended a BBYO leadership training conference. When he returned to Naples, he took on the responsibility of training his peers about the organization’s mission. In his junior year, he was elected as the first boys’ chapter president and helped to grow the chapter and plan events. Today he serves on BBYO’s board as the regional moreh (member-

ship) and communications president of teens in central Florida, in charge of monitoring membership, recruiting and educating younger members. The co-ed Naples BBYO chapter meets once a month and meet to socialize at each other’s homes. Male members enjoy attending sports activities like hockey and, this year, spring training. A strong advocate for the program, Ben said that BBYO is important as it facilitates Jewish teens getting together for social activities outside of their home temples. An attendee with his family at Temple Shalom, Ben said that being Jewish is important to him and feels the sense of being set apart from others because of the way Jewish people respect and honor their traditions and holidays. “Being Jewish is more of a cultural

The Klausner family: Sara, Kimberly, Dr. Robert and Ben

rather than religious experience for me. It makes you connected to other Jewish people even if you don’t realize it. We are connected in a special way, and I feel that sense of unity with others who also honor the traditions of the faith.” At school, Ben likes physics and enjoys studying Latin and Greek ancient history, the writings of Cicero and Virgil, and may continue those studies in college. He enjoyed swimming and was on the varsity swim team the last two years – junior captain first year and senior captain this past year. After a trip to Asia with his parents and sister this past summer, Ben returned inspired. “I loved the places we visited. The trip was awesome. Japan was a very cool place. I may even decide to study Japanese or Cantonese, and may even work in Asia someday,” he said. “Everyone was so polite, and Tokyo was one of the cleanest cities I’ve seen. Everyone dressed in business suits, black dresses and heels. They obeyed traffic laws, and there was no litter on the grounds.” As for the future, Ben will attend the University of Pennsylvania beginning in mid-August. Still undecided as to a major, he is leaning towards premed and may well follow in his dad’s footsteps. Robert D. Klausner, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the first president and chief of staff at Bonita Ambulatory Surgery Center for facial, cosmetic and plastic

Sara and Ben Klausner

surgery, in Bonita Springs. “My dad is my inspiration as he is a hard worker. He was pretty strict with me as I was growing up, but I guess it has paid off. He trained me to be disciplined and work hard toward my goals. With an affable personality as his strong point, Ben’s words of wisdom have been proven key in his own life. “Try to be friends with everyone and not to have enemies. Support everyone around you and try your best no matter what you are doing, even if it seems it does not matter. Bring your full effort to whatever you do.” Jean Amodea, a former school principal from New Jersey is a freelance writer for the Naples Daily News and its community publications as well as director of Peter Duchin Music of Naples/Entertainment Direct. She also performs with her husband Ron’s dance band, jazz ensemble and Caribbean quartet. Reach Jean at jeanamodea@earthlink.net.

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Preschool of the Arts update By Ettie Zaklos, Preschool Director

habad of Naples’ 10th Anniversary Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort was simply spectacular! Over 800 guests gathered to hear Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s stepsister, relive her historical account of survival in a concentration camp during the Holocaust. After losing his family, Anne’s father, Otto Frank, helped Eva regain the will to live and became her stepfather. Carol Glassman was the recipient of the 2014 Chabad Honoree Benefactor Award for her support of the Preschool, and Liddy and Dan Sexton were honored for their ongoing generosity to the Preschool of the Arts. The Preschool’s greenhouse is now up and running. Chad Washburn, Director of Education at the Naples Botanical Garden, got the children started, teaching them the importance of earthworms in making a garden grow, and some of

the bravest children had a chance to hold the wiggly workers. The children are now taking care of the plants themselves, watering them daily, checking for weeds, and giving them lots of TLC. They are patiently waiting for the first harvest so that some of the tomatoes and herbs can be used in our Little Chefs weekly cooking classes. The children are learning the importance of healthy eating, as well as how to care for plants.

Summer of the Arts registration is off and running! We have a few spots left in our Majors program, where children (ages 5-11) will attend field trips

Preschool of the Arts student, Tyler, gets nose kisses from an arctic fox

throughout the entire six-week program, visiting locations such as Sun-N-Fun Lagoon, Zoomers, Jumping Jacks, and Sky Zone. Children will also go swimming, experience kid-oriented science projects, go trekking through Big Cypress Swamp, take exciting art classes, experiment with culinary arts, archery, a variety of sports, and enjoy many, many other action-packed activities. Our Minors Program is also funfilled. Our little campers stay at our facility, where they can enjoy My Gym, yoga, music, sports, art, camp games, healthy cooking classes, and a giant water slide. Both Majors and Minors will participate in challah baking and Shabbat celebrations, and be visited by weekly entertainers. Campers can choose to attend from one to six weeks. Hours are from 9:00

Preschool of the Arts Three Amigas: Kami, Annie and Hinda

a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with extended care available until 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 239.263.2620. Preschool of the Arts fall registration is in full swing. Enrollment is limited so you are encouraged to reserve a place for children from as young as 18 months to those ready to enter our VPK program. With the added focus on academics, preschoolers can look forward to daily fun and challenges with fantastic visiting artist encounters, gymnastics, planting and growing fresh vegetables to be used in the Little Chefs program, music, and a wide variety of daily age-appropriate activities in a safe, environmentally-aware, state-of-theart facility monitored by well-trained, caring staff. To schedule a tour of our facility, please call 239.263.2620.

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Temple Shalom Preschool update By Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director

stablished in 1989, Temple Shalom Preschool is now one of the oldest preschools in the Naples area. A tried-and-true program, TSP has a long tradition and the reputation of being the exceptional preschool in the area, adeptly preparing students emotionally, socially, developmentally and academically for their ongoing education. The progression of the TPS Experience sets a firm foundation for future learning through positive reinforcement, encouraging independent thinking, and helping each student to contribute to his or her own future success. There are many ways in which to promote one’s business or news – advertising in various media, designing websites, hiring PR companies, etc. However, when you’ve got a good thing

Temple Shalom Preschool Safety Day

going, it’s often “word-of-mouth” that is all you need. Registration at Temple Shalom Preschool has been increasing at a rapid pace. Demands for further information and requests for tours are increasing. This is all due to the raves of parents of the school’s attendees, who are so pleased with the education their little ones have been receiving there. Here is a testimonial from one of our TSP parents that tells it all! Sharing the “TSP Experience” You’ll probably notice in the February issue of Neapolitan Family, a directory of preschools and private schools. It’s a comprehensive list of preschools and private schools in the Naples area. As you read through each mission statement, you can’t help to think how so many schools sound alike. Whether it’s a colorful advertisement, pictures of happy children, or a write-up about their superb Pre-K program, all schools can appear to be quite similar. As a mother of two-year old twin boys, I struggled with knowing how to select the best preschool. Fortunately, I learned about Temple Shalom Preschool from another TSP mother. I was lucky! Our boys started as Lil’ Cubs, and will be attending next year, their fourth and final year, in Pre-K. Now, I feel compelled to “Pay It Forward” and help other families find TSP. So, what makes TSP stand on top? Experience! But not just the experience this preschool has in 24 years of operating, and not just in their talented, qualified and experienced staff of teachers, but in the “TSP Experience” your child will have each day… each year. When a child starts at TSP, all the teachers are involved in their journey! You can see exactly what I’m talking about when you walk down the hallway and by each classroom in the morning. Teachers from other rooms know your child’s name, and your child knows

that is one of their other teachers… and yells out, “That’s Miss Jane…she teaches music,” and “That’s our art teacher, Miss Linda,“ and “There’s the classroom where we can do fun experiments, our Science Lab, and “Here’s where we learn Apps on Nabis, our Tech Lab,” and “At the end of the hall is our cafeteria…where we go at lunchtime.” You feel the energy of the entire school and program through your child’s eyes, and you can hear it in their voice. Your child is taking baby steps and leaps in their learning, transitioning from class to class and teacher to teacher. When they head off to Kindergarten, they will already know about enrichment programs and schedules. They’ll be starting their official school days with the “TSP Experience” behind them, and that experience provides them with a different kind of confidence – the kind that occurs when you can say, “Been there, done that!” TSP has all the bells and whistles most preschools proclaim to have, but there’s this whole other thing that can’t be said in an ad or a picture. It’s the “TSP Experience,” the stepping stones of growth and preparedness, that creates strength, courage and, most importantly, confidence. I’m so thankful that our boys will have received the “TSP Experience,” and I want other families to reap the same benefit. Sincerely, Gina Paddock, Proud TSP Mother

2014 TSP Art Show Students have been working hard to ready their masterpieces for display at the annual Temple Shalom Preschool Art Auction to be held Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. Each year, pieces crafted by children at the preschool adorn the walls of the social hall where parents gather to view artwork created by their children under the guidance of Art Director Linda Ginsberg. Such an exhibition gives the children a sense of pride and confidence, so important to the selfesteem of our preschool students. The Annual Art Auction is an opportunity for parents, relatives, congregants and friends to gather, mingle and enjoy a pleasant evening of wine, refreshments and music. At the same time, they are given the opportunity to purchase students’ creations, participate in the silent auction, and bid on many other items and services auctioned and raffled off. As in the past, the evening will prove a welcoming, warm and attentive fundraiser from which students, families and the preschool benefit. Money raised during this entertaining event, along with Jewish Federation grants, provide funds to support scholarships for Temple Shalom Preschool families in need of aid with tuition.

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Beth Tikvah update By Stuart Kaye and Rosalee Bogo, co-Presidents

s we prepared this column, we discovered that Beth Tikvah’s inaugural Naples Jewish Film Festival was sold out or extremely close. Thanks to Jill Weil for getting us started and to Jay Kaye for following through so superbly with the assistance of many others. We look forward to building the event from year to year. January turned into February while Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi David Golinkin, head of the Schechter Institute, filled our Shabbat offerings to capacity. He masterfully led us to understand the process of Jewish law through the lens of Conservative Judaism. Theory enlivened by case studies made for excellent presentations. A good number of folks turned out as well for his Saturday evening “Jerusalem in Song” presentation. We thank him. Since our last column was put together, we have begun a Rosh Hodesh women’s group. Fran Alpert was the instigator and guide who set things in

motion and gave the program a shape. Ruth Barber and Judith Kane led the second meeting on March 2. The next meeting is Sunday, April 6 (also known as 6 Nissan) at 10:00 a.m. Join Elaine Kamin and others for Jewish learning from a feminine perspective. Adult Education Rabbi Chorny offers two courses on Tuesdays. Jewish Perspectives, which explores contemporary issues through the lens of Jewish teachings, meets at 12:15 p.m. Liturgical Hebrew, designed to make people comfortable with the siddur, meets at 4:00 p.m. Call to confirm the schedule. Conservative Judaism, also led by Rabbi Chorny, is keyed to chapters in The Observant Life, an amazing compendium of information and insight valuable to Jews of all stripes. The course meets at 8:00 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Passover plans Our Kosher Seder conducted by Rabbi

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Chorny will be held on Monday, April 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited, so reserve early. Seder prices: member adults age 14 and older - $75. Nonmember adults age 14 and older $85. Children ages 6-13 - $35. Children 5 and under - no charge. Please send checks made out to Beth Tikvah to 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109. Include the names of everyone in your party. Payment is due by April 4. For reservations and additional information, please contact Sue at 239.591.8170 or suebrown80@ comcast.net. Pesach Yom Tov services take place on Tuesday, April 15 and Monday, April 21 (with Yizkor) at 9:30 a.m. Yom HaShoah Beth Tikvah will host the community Yom HaShoah observance on Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. Our planning is well along, but if you have any suggestions for the program, please call Rabbi Chorny at 239.537.5257.

Book Group On Monday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m., join in our discussion of Juliana Maio’s City of the Sun, a debut novel set in Cairo during the advance of Rommel’s troops into North Africa. An American journalist, Jewish refugees and a Nazi spy collide in a thriller with political, military and romantic dimensions. The book contains a good snapshot of Cairo’s Jewish community during 1941-42. Religious services schedule Friday services begin at 6:15 p.m.; Saturday services begin 9:30 a.m. with a Kiddush Luncheon. Sunday minyan runs from December through March at 9:00 a.m. Yahrzeit minyanim convened upon request. Please join us at any service. Our participatory worship services and other events are held at 1459 Pine Ridge Road, just west of Mission Square Plaza. Call For more information, call 239.434.1818, email bethtikvahnaples@aol.com or visit www.bethtikvahnaples.org.

www.chabadnaples.com / 239-262-4474

Chabad Jewish Center of Naples update Special events: Chabad celebrated its tenth anniversary of service to the community with much pride, excitement and joy. Liddy and Dan Sexton, ongoing supporters of Chabad’s Preschool of the Arts, were recognized for their generosity. Carol Glassman was the recipient of the Chabad Benefactor Award for 2014 for donating a classroom in honor of her late husband Alex, and for her future

assistance in pledging an undisclosed amount that will enable our growth. In recognition of Carol Glassman’s decision to accelerate a substantial pledge and donate it to Chabad as soon as possible, rather than as a bequest, a surprise announcement was made that Chabad of Naples henceforth would be called “The Alex and Carol Glassman Chabad Naples Jewish Community Center.” Guests were mesmerized by an

Carol Glassman (center), recipient of the Chabad Benefactor Award for 2014, with Ettie & Rabbi Fishel Zaklos at Chabad of Naples’ 10th Anniversary Celebration

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interview with Mrs. Eva Schloss, Anne Franks’ stepsister, as she recounted her days in hiding, how her family was betrayed, arrested and sent to one of the death camps. Only Eva and her mother survived. A teenager, she lost her only brother and her father, and the will to live. Otto Frank, father of Anne, not only encouraged her to carry on, but later married her mother and became her stepfather. Students in the community who were given the opportunity to attend were so touched and inspired by hearing this live dose of history, that we are still receiving feedback from them. As of this writing, on Monday, March 17 we will host another landmark event with the opening and dedication of the first Mikveh in Collier County! Ongoing events: Flying Challahs Here is your chance to bring a smile to someone’s face. If you know people who need a visit or just a little caring attention, your suggestion via a phone call will bring a freshly-baked challah flying to their doorstep. Chabad Naples Men’s Club The Men’s Club meets every Wednesday, with a wide variety of exciting speakers and programs. Call ahead to

let us know you are coming. Summer of the Arts and Camp Gan Enrollment is now open for the very popular Summer of the Arts program and Camp Gan. Register today! Passover Seder Chabad’s very popular and well-attended Passover Seder is usually a sell-out, so reserve Monday, April 14. Come and experience the unique energy, warmth and camaraderie for which we are famous! With deep appreciation to George Schaffer for his Gold Passover Sponsorship. Weekly services and kids’ program Join us every Shabbat at 10:00 a.m. for weekly uplifting services, and bring the kids to the incredible children’s program at the same time. Kiddush and social gathering for the family follow services. Hebrew School Introduce your children to their heritage and ensure their meaningful participation. The school offer stimulating programs that include projects, activities and discussions providing insights into contemporary Jewish life. We also have Jewish Story Time one Wednesday every month. Registration is now open for the fall.

www.naplestemple.org / 239-455-3030

Temple Shalom update Shabbat at the Beach Have you ever wanted casual Shabbat services in t-shirts and shorts? How about in your bathing suit? On Friday night, April 18, the rabbi, cantor and whole congregation will be celebrating Shabbat in shorts and swimsuits as we gather for Shabbat at the Beach. It is the Friday night during the

week of Passover. Like our ancestors, who celebrated with song and dance at the shores of the sea, we will welcome the Sabbath on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. All are welcome to attend. Passover at Temple Shalom You know that Passover must be near because the shelves at Publix are lined

Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the preservation of the Jewish history of this region. Currently, the organization is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Board of Directors. For more information, email jhsswf@gmail.com.

with matzah again. Join us for one or more of our Passover Seder events. See our ad in this issue to learn more about the Women’s Seder, Chocolate Seder (yum!) and 2nd Night Seder at Temple Shalom. Still looking for home hospitality on the first night? Contact us and we will find you a place to celebrate the holiday.

Thank You! Thank you to all the members of the community who attended the From Bimah to Broadway concert in February. It was a spectacular evening and we are grateful for all of the support we received. Nearly 600 people were present to hear Cantor Azu and her colleagues bring down the house.

Are you looking for delicious kosher food? Chabad of Naples has partnered with the well-known Aroma Kosher Market and Catering of Cooper City, Florida, to bring kosher food to you. Please call the Chabad office at 239.262.4474 for an order form and instructions. Aroma Market delivers orders to the Chabad of Naples, 1789 Mandarin Road, once a week.

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SYNAGOGUES / ORGANIZATIONS

NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION

www.naplesjewishcongregation.org / 239-234-6366

Naples Jewish Congregation update By Suzanne L. Paley, President

couldn’t help but notice that by the end of February, Publix markets had their Passover displays all set up and ready for us to purchase the basic necessities to celebrate this holiday: the many forms of matzah, macaroons, gefilte fish, special candies, etc. This is what I was accustomed to seeing in markets when I was growing up. If my mother wanted a chocolate sponge cake, she made it herself. However, when I lived in the Capital District of New York, there was a supermarket that had a kosher market within it, so for Passover we made our way up and down two aisles that contained everything and anything you could possibly want to serve during Pesach. We got spoiled. Other than preparing and baking for special Seder meals, I could purchase

anything else we needed during the remaining six days. Now, in Naples, it’s back to the basics so we can increase our cholesterol levels, consume gluten-free food (except for matzah), drink lots of water, and keep handy a supply of Milk of Magnesia! Community Passover Seder This year, Naples Jewish Congregation will hold its Community Seder at The Club at Olde Cypress on Monday, April 14, the first night of Passover. This event is open to the community. Rabbi Sylvin Wolf will lead the Seder, accompanied by Cantorial Soloist Jane Galler and our music director, Alla Gorelik. A traditional Passover meal will be served family-style, featuring brisket and baked chicken. The cost remains the same as last year: $50 per

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person for members; $75 per person for nonmembers; children 5 and under are free. Seating is limited to eight per table only. Valet parking will be provided. For further information and to make reservations, please call Iris Weissman at 239.431.7944. Total capacity is limited, so make your reservations early! Sunday Night at the Movies Thanks to Les Schwartz and the Men’s Club for providing us with a short series of interesting and provocative movies. During January, February and March we gathered at the Federation building to watch films with Jewish themes and, as often is the case, each was bittersweet. The latest film was The Jazz Singer. I always knew there were several versions, starting with Al Jolson, another with Danny Thomas and ending with

Neil Diamond. But how many knew that Jerry Lewis also did a remake of this immortal story? Each film encouraged us to think about our lives, our traditions, and what we are doing to try to maintain some elements of a Yiddishe Kup. We look forward to more films and discussions that will again be open to the community. Shabbat services April is the last month that Naples Jewish Congregation will hold regular Shabbat services every Friday night. Beginning in May we move to our “summer schedule” and Shabbat services are only held on the last Friday night of each month through August. In September we will return to weekly services. My family joins me in wishing you all a very Happy Pesach!

www.marcojcmi.com / 239-642-0800

President’s message By Roger Blau, President

n the midst of all the things we find to complain about these days, I thought about something we can celebrate and be grateful for. Florida has the longest coastline of all the states on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Our coastline totals almost 1,300 miles. Therefore, it’s

logical that Florida is more vulnerable to hurricanes than any other state. A bit of research revealed to me that 114 hurricanes, 40% of all U.S. landfall hurricanes between 1851 and 2010, hit Florida. The last hurricane to hit Florida was Wilma in 2005. That’s eight consecutive

years we have escaped the devastation of a hurricane. The prior record was a five-year hiatus from 1980-1984. I suggest that we each say a prayer of thanks for our good fortune and an additional prayer expressing our hope for continuing our run of seasons without a horrific storm.

And let’s remember that the past eight years represent an aberration. We must always be prepared to deal with the ravages of nature in our latitude. As they say: Hope for the best… prepare for the worst.

ORGANIZATIONS COLLIER/LEE CHAPTER OF HADASSAH

www.hadassah.org / 239-598-1009

Hadassah update

Lynn Weiner President

adassah is making an IMPACT in Israel and around the world. Here are some facts you should be aware of: Hadassah Medical Organization is host to two world-renowned hospital facilities – one on Mount Scopus and one in Ein Kerem in Jerusalem. Over 50% of hospital research in Israel is conducted at Hadassah. Hadassah’s technology division, Hadasit, has gained global recognition for creating medical devices, therapeutic techniques and diagnostic tools that are marketed around the world. With over 5,000 employees, Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) is the largest non-governmental em-

ployer in Jerusalem. In partnership with Hebrew University, HMO has trained medical students from 90 countries. Hadassah’s global outreach missions, which supply emergency medical relief in the aftermath of natural crises, are praised for being among the most responsive and sophisticated. Now, with the completion of the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower building at Hadassah Hospital at Ein Kerem, we need to finish equipping and furnishing it. With 500 beds, 19 stories (5 underground) and state-of-the-art equipment, the Tower will be the most advanced medical facility in the Middle East. To find out how to help make your IMPACT, visit www.hadassah.org. Registration for Taglit-Birthright Israel: Young Judaea Summer 2014 is now open. This is a free 10-day trip to Israel for young adults ages 18-26. Eligibility rules have changed. Participants are now eligible if they have been on

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a trip to Israel with peers in the past. Hadassah’s Young Judaea Birthright experience offers several different types of trips to choose from. If you have a relative or friend who qualifies for the trip, let them know about it. It can be a life-changing experience! For more information, visit www.hadassah.org or call 866.520.9993. Upcoming programs Join us for Knowledge & Nosh @ Noon on Wednesday, April 23 for lunch at Seasons 52. Learn how to arm yourself against fraud. Hear Michelle Sargis, Crime Prevention Specialist with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, conduct the

Power Against Fraud Program. Learn how slightly changing our habits can keep us from becoming a fraud victim. RSVP to Elyse at 239.498.0623. We also have ongoing activities that you can participate in. For our Hike for Health and Lunch Group, contact Debbie Slutsker at 763.442.2045 or debbie-slutsker@comcast.net. For our Daytime Study Group, contact Arlene Yedid at 239.455.1912 or arleney2001@ embarqmail.com. For our Evening Activity Group, call Lauren Becker at 239.592.5304. Have a Happy and Healthy Passover!

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ORT AMERICA – GULF BEACHES CHAPTER

www.ort.org / 239-649-4000

How Gulf Beaches chapter is helping ORT schools in Ukraine

ORT America (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training)

By Helene Dorfman Fuchs

ulf Beaches chapter president Marina Berkovich spent the first 18 years of her life in Kiev. She knows all too well that in times of crisis, the Jews are always blamed. “It’s been true all through history,” she said. “In Ukraine, anti-Semitism explodes during times of public unrest or perceived social injustices. Any crowd is fast united through hatred of the Jews. Despicable graffiti, like ‘Sara and Isak move to Israel,’ ‘Kill the kikes,’ and ‘No to kike power’ on storefronts and building entrances, as well as excessive (not just everyday) use of anti-Semitic jargon in most Ukrainian cities, should be taken as an early sign of impending pogroms, should things turn from bad to worse.” In December, a month after demonstrations broke out in Ukraine, protesting government actions to strengthen political ties with Russia instead of the West, Gulf Beaches pledged to support

the four ORT schools there by contributing toward the costs of students’ transportation and security. Security remains a vital issue according to a statement by Shmuel Sisso, World ORT director-general. “While governmental authorities have attempted to maintain a sense of ‘business as usual,’ very few of our students are attending classes out of fear for their security,” he said. “World ORT’s professional staff members on the ground in Ukraine have expressed their deep anxiety about the safety of the thousands of students attending ORT schools in four Ukraine cities: Kiev, Chernovtsy, Odessa and Zaporozhe. While the unrest remains centered in Kiev, the capital, the situation is volatile throughout the entire country.” In a letter posted on the ORT website, Linda Kirschbaum, national president of ORT America, expressed the concern of ORT officers, members and

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Did you know that: ¡¡ ORT supports 300,000 students annually in 56 countries by providing technical education that emphasizes employable skills? ¡¡ ORT’s most famous (and least publicized) mission was to educate Holocaust victims in DP camps so they were able to move on with their lives? ¡¡ ORT America has four college campuses in the U.S., including two in New York, one in Chicago and one in Los Angeles, that serve the most vulnerable communities? ¡¡ ORT America is active in Southwest Florida? Please attend Gulf Beaches Chapter events and support ORT’s educational mission. Help ORT raise funds to save lives through education. To join/renew/transfer, please contact ORT America Gulf Beaches Chapter President Marina Berkovich at 239.566.1771, or Membership Chair Marebe Crouse at 239.263.4959. Please visit www.ortamerica.org for a virtual ORT experience.

supporters: “Before our eyes, we have been witness to the violence and unrest unfolding in Ukraine…We believe that it is our moral responsibility to guarantee the safety of our students. Tragically, the clashes have already taken the life of the father of one of our ORT students.” World ORT has created a special campaign to raise the $200,000 required to expand security at all four Ukraine campuses. Gulf Beaches chapter will be a part of this urgent campaign. With the

successful completion of its fundraising goal this year, the chapter has earmarked all donations toward the safe transport of ORT students to and from school. You, too, can play a role in this vital mission. Send your check, payable to ORT America, to Hella Amelkin, 3200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Apt. #307, Naples, FL 34103. Gulf Beaches will thank you, ORT America will thank you, and thousands of ORT students in Ukraine will be forever grateful.

239-353-5963 / 239-354-9117

National Council of Jewish Women update By Linda Wainick, co-President

embers and guests recently had a most enjoyable trip to Immokalee to visit RCMA, Redlands Christian Migrant Association. RCMA is a statewide organization that opens doors to opportunities through quality childcare and education from crib to high school and beyond. The programs strive to increase the school readiness of young children in low income families. RCMA, the largest non-profit childcare provider in Florida, is a non-sectarian association, which was founded in 1965 to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children while their parents worked in the fields. From three centers with approximately 75 children, RCMA serves nearly 8,000 children in over 75 centers – including two charter schools and four Naples area

locations – in 21 Florida counties. Gloria Padilla, Area Coordinator for RCMA, organized the program. We met with a social worker in the Charter School. Her parents were migrant workers and she started as a baby in the RCMA childcare program and continued through high school. She also volunteered at RCMA in middle and high school and was employed part-time by RCMA while attending FGCU. She received a Masters Degree from Barry University and is now employed by the Charter School doing one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and working with children with behavioral issues and their parents. She is thankful for the help and support RCMA has given her, and is happy to remain in Immokalee and give back to the community. We met with a mother whose hus-

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band was recently deported, and she shared the difficulties she has been facing, and how RCMA has helped her and her children. We toured the preschool, talked with some of the teachers, and saw the children. We visited the Charter School and met with the math and science coach. She explained the innovative programs used for the 230 students, grades K through 6. She shared math problems that the children work on, which were challenging to some of us. The Charter School has significantly improved its FCAT performance. We ate lunch in the cafeteria with 5th and 6th graders, and had an opportunity to chat with them. We concluded the day with a visit to the Farmers Market. ***

Amy Cotton, Senior Legislative Associate in the Washington office of NCJW, was our guest speaker at our February meeting. She spoke about “What’s Really Going On in Washington,” primarily about the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to Amy for coming to Naples to speak to us. To learn more, please visit www.ncjw.org. *** Please join us for our closing luncheon on Tuesday, April 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the Vineyards Country Club. We will be honoring our Life Members, RCMA, JFCS, and Naples Envelope & Printing Co. Please send you check ($22 for members, $25 for nonmembers) to Carolyn Greenberg, 6095 Manchester Place, Naples, FL 34110.

www.humanisticjewishhavurahswfl.org / 239-398-3935

The Humanistic approach to Passover

Paula Creed President

o all who celebrate Passover, the Humanistic Jewish Havurah of Southwest Florida extends a warm invitation to attend our Humanistic Jewish Seder on Tuesday, April 15 at the Bonita Bay Club, 26660 Country Club Drive, Bonita Springs. The celebration begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. with the reading of our Humanistic Jewish Haggadah, to be followed by a delicious traditional Passover dinner. This event garners rave reviews each year, so you are urged to confirm your attendance as soon as you can. Reservations forms are available on our website, www.humanisticjewishhavurahswfl.org, or call Dena Sklaroff at 239.591.0101. (Membership information is also available on our website.) Jewish holidays have become the lifeblood of Jewish identity. Because

they involve small pieces of time and few special skills, they are available to large numbers of Jews and have become regular events in our lives. Our holidays – like the holidays of most national and religious groups – are connected with historical and mythical events. The holiday calendar gives us a short and “repetitious” introduction to our Jewish past. Yet for humanistic Jews, Jewish holidays – as they are generally presented – are less than satisfactory. While they were not invented by the leaders of rabbinic Judaism, they were appropriated by them and put to rabbinic use. Religious authority made them convenient vehicles for the rabbinic view of Jewish history. In “orthodox” Judaism, the holidays became testimonies to divine power and supernatural intervention. The Passover Haggadah is a perfect example. It turns the Exodus from Egypt into a divine event. Without Yahveh, the Jews would never have escaped from slavery. Human effort and human selfreliance are irrelevant to the victory. Both Moses and Pharaoh become mere puppets of the Lord.

Jewish holidays are marvelous opportunities for reliving Jewish history, but not in their present form. They need to be reclaimed for humanistic use. Since the rabbis did not invent them, they have no exclusive right to them. These holidays are the property of the Jewish people. Humanistic Jews insist that their holidays give them integrity. Prayers and stories that turn the Jewish experience into a testimony to supernatural reliability distort the true meaning of the events, and prevent Jews from understanding their own history. To say one thing and to believe another is not an act of poetry. Praising Yahveh on Passover demeans human effort and ingenuity. Rather, there is a way to present the story that will reinforce human reason and human dignity. No divine plan can make slavery acceptable. Matzo can be as much a symbol of self-reliance and resourcefulness as it is of divine providence. Jewish holidays have never stood still. They have accommodated themselves to many economic conditions and to many ideologies. They are very

flexible items in the Jewish cultural treasury. They are more universal than language and are able to embrace the widest number of Jews. Humanistic Judaism rescues the holidays from rabbinic tyranny and gives them a secular language and a secular story. Humanistic Jews are as bold as the priests and the rabbis who gave the holidays to Yahveh and Moses. Humanistic Judaism now claims these festivals for the other view of Jewish history. Many times in their history, Jews have struggled for freedom or sought escape from persecution. Passover is a time to celebrate the modern, as well as the ancient, quest for freedom. A Humanist Haggadah includes both the legendary tale of the Exodus from Egypt and the story of that modern-day exodus. Passover has become a celebration of human dignity and of the freedom that makes dignity possible.

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Federation Star April 2014

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

April 2014 – 5774Get the Service you Deserve SUNDAY

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10:00am TS-S Bd Mtg 12:15pm BT Torah Study 1:00pm JCMI Dupl Bridge 1:30pm CJD Steering Cmte 4:00pm BT Liturgical Hebrew 4:00pm JFCC Exec Cmte 7:00pm JFCC Annual Meeting

11:30am CHA-M Meeting 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 1:30pm JCRC Mtg 4:30pm BT Hebrew School 4:30pm CHA Hebrew School 4:30pm TS Hebrew School 8:00pm BT Conserv Judaism

11:00am JCMI Mah Jongg 6:30pm HDH Evening Group

11:30am ORT Board Mtg 6:00pm TS Shir Joy Shabbat 7:30pm BT Services 7:30pm NJC Services 7:30pm TS Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

8:30am TS Torah Talk 9:30am BT Services 9:30am JCMI Services 10:00am CHA Services 10:00am TS Services

9:00am BT Religious School 9:30am JCMI Rabbi Lecture 9:30am TS Sunday School 4:00pm HM Quarterly Survivor Series

10:00am NCJW Bd Mtg 2:00pm HDH Bd Mtg 5:30pm JCMI Bingo 6:00pm TS Women’s Seder

10:00am Jewish Genealogy 11:00am JCMI-S Board Mtg 11:30am TS-S Installation 12:15pm BT Torah Study 1:00pm JCMI Dupl Bridge 4:00pm BT Liturgical Hebrew 5:30pm NJC Women’s Seder 7:30pm JFCC Board Mtg

11:30am CHA-M Meeting 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 1:30pm Israel Advocacy Cmte 4:30pm BT Hebrew School 4:30pm CHA Hebrew School 4:30pm TS Hebrew School

11:00am JCMI Mah Jongg 3:00pm HM Exec Cmte Mtg

12:00pm JFCC Women’s Div. Luncheon 7:30pm BT Services 7:30pm NJC Services 7:30pm TS Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

9:30am BT Services 9:30am JCMI Services 10:00am CHA Services 10:00am TS Services

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9:00am BT Religious School 9:30am JCMI Rabbi Lecture 9:30am JWV meeting 9:30am TS Sunday School 10:30am NJC Adult Enrich 12:00pm TS Chocolate Seder

10:30am TS Naples Jewish Caring Support Group

Check with the area temples and organizations for information on services, Seders and events.

11:00am JCMI Mah Jongg 12:00pm NJC-M Meeting 1:30pm TS-S Book Bag 5:00pm BT Board Mtg 6:30pm HDH Evening Grp 7:00pm TS Exec Cmte

6:00pm TS Shabbat on Vanderbilt Beach 7:30pm BT Services 7:30pm NJC Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

9:30am BT Services 9:30am JCMI Services 10:00am CHA Services 10:00am TS Services

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Check with the area temples and organizations for information on services, Seders and events.

Check with the area temples 11:00am HDH Knowledge and organizations for infor& Nosh mation on services, Seders 1:00pm JCMI Bridge and events. 4:30pm BT Hebrew School 4:30pm CHA Hebrew School 4:30pm TS Hebrew School

9:00am BT Religious School 9:30am JCMI Rabbi Lecture 9:30am TS Sunday School 10:30am NJC Adult Enrich 12:00pm JCMI-M Picnic 2:00pm Yom HaShoah Service at Beth Tikvah

10:30am TS Naples Jewish Caring Support Group 5:30pm JCMI Bingo 7:30pm BT Book Group

11:30am CHA-M Meeting 12:15pm BT Torah Study 4:00pm BT Liturgical Hebrew 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 4:30pm BT Hebrew School 7:00pm TS Board Mtg 4:30pm TS Hebrew School 5:30pm CHA Storytime/ Dinner

9:00am BT Religious School 9:30am JCMI Rabbi Lecture 4:30pm HM GenShoah

First Seder Check with the area temples and organizations for more information.

10:30am Israel Bonds 6:00pm BT Eat/Learn Shabbat Program &Luncheon 7:30pm BT Services 11:00am JCMI Mah Jongg 7:30pm NJC Services 7:30pm TS Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

9:30am BT Services 9:30am JCMI Services 10:00am CHA Services 10:00am TS Services

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Throughout the year, some holidays fall within the normal work week. The Federation office will be closed in observance of those holidays which are listed in all CAPITAL LETTERS.

Key: • AJC: American Jewish Committee • ATS: American Technion Society • BT: Beth Tikvah • CHA: Chabad Jewish Center of Naples • CHA-M: Chabad Men’s Club • CJD: Catholic/Jewish Dialogue • HDH: Hadassah • HJH: Humanistic Jewish Havurah • HM: Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida • JCMI: Jewish Congregation of Marco Island

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• NJC: Naples Jewish Congregation • NJC-M: Naples Jewish Congregation Men’s Club • NJC-S: Naples Jewish Congregation Sisterhood • NJSC: Naples Jewish Social Club • ORT: Organization for Rehabilitation/Training • TS: Temple Shalom • TS-M: Temple Shalom Men’s Club • TS-S: Temple Shalom Sisterhood • WCA: Women’s Cultural Alliance • ZOA: Zionist Organization of America

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31 Federation Star COMMUNITY DIRECTORY April 2014 TEMPLE SHALOM OF NAPLES (Reform) 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119 Phone: 455-3030  Fax: 455-4361 Email: info@naplestemple.org www.naplestemple.org Rabbi Adam Miller Cantor Donna Azu James H. Perman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus Yale T. Freeman, President Susan Shechter Daugherty, Exec. Dir. Caren Plotkin, Religious School Dir. Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director Peter Lewis, Organist/Choir Director Shabbat Services: Shabbat Eve - Friday 7:30 p.m. Shabbat - Saturday 10:00 a.m. • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Adult Education • Havurot • Youth Groups • Religious School • Judaic Library • Hebrew School • Pre-School • Adult Choir • Social Action • Outreach

Naples’ only Judaica Shop

CHABAD NAPLES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER serving Naples and Marco Island 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102 Phone: 262-4474 Email: info@chabadnaples.com Website: www.chabadnaples.com Rabbi Fishel Zaklos Dr. Arthur Seigel, President Ettie Zaklos, Education Director Shabbat Services Shabbat - Saturday 10am • Camp Gan Israel • Hebrew School • Preschool of the Arts • Jewish Women’s Circle • Adult Education • Bat Mitzvah Club • Friendship Circle • Smile on Seniors • Flying Challah • Kosher food delivery The Federation Star is published monthly, September through July, by the Jewish Federation of Collier County. 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road Suite 2201 Naples, FL 34109-0613 Phone: 239-263-4205 Fax: 239-263-3813 E-mail: info@jewishnaples.org Website: www.jewishnaples.org Volume 23, No. 8 April 2014 32 pages USPS Permit No. 419 Publisher: Jewish Federation of Collier County Editor: Ted Epstein, 239-249-0699 fedstar18@gmail.com Design: Federation Media Group, Inc. Advertising: Jacqui Aizenshtat 239-777-2889 May Issue Deadlines: Editorial: April 1 Advertising: April 7 Send news stories to: fedstar18@gmail.com

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JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND

NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION

BETH TIKVAH

(Reform)

(Conservative)

991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island, FL 34145 Phone: 642-0800  Fax: 642-1031 Email: mgr.jcmioffice@embarqmail.com Website: www.marcojcmi.com

Services are held at: The Unitarian Congregation 6340 Napa Woods Way Rabbi Sylvin Wolf Ph.D, DD 234-6366 Email: sylvinwolf@comcast.net www.naplesjewishcongregation.org

1459 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109

Rabbi Edward M. Maline, DD Hari Jacobsen, Cantorial Soloist Roger Blau, President Shabbat Services Friday 8:00 p.m. Torah Study and Saturday Services

Suzanne Paley, President Jane Galler, Cantorial Soloist Shabbat Services Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. May - August: services once a month

• Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Brownstein Judaica Gift Shop

Sisterhood • Men’s Club Adult Education • Adult Choir Social Action • Community Events

Step up to the Plate

(just west of Mission Square Plaza)

Phone: (239) 434-1818 Email: bethtikvahnaples@aol.com Website: www.bethtikvahnaples.org Rabbi Ammos Chorny Stuart Kaye & Rosalee Bogo, co-Presidents Phil Jason, Vice President Sue Hammerman, Secretary Shabbat Services Friday evenings at 6:15pm Saturday mornings at 9:30am Youth Education - Adult Education Community Events

Jewish Organizations to Serve You in Collier County (All area codes are 239 unless otherwise noted.)

On this Passover… make a gift that unites our heritage and our hopes for a bright and secure future.

Jewish Federation of Collier County Phone: 263-4205  Fax: 263-3813 Website: www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org • Federation President: Norman Krivosha • Executive Director: David Willens

American Technion Society • Chapter Dir: Jennifer Singer, 941-378-1500

Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah

Your gift can make a world of difference in the lives of many.

• President: Shelley Skelton, 676-3052

Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida • President: Joshua Bialek, 263-9200

The Jewish Federation Annual Campaign is a grassroots enterprise designed to strengthen and support our Jewish community from the ground up. It is America’s most trusted name in charitable giving.

For information, contact the Jewish Federation of Collier County at 239.263.4205.

Humanistic Jewish Havurah of Southwest Florida • Paula Creed, 495-8484

Israel Bonds • Reva Pearlstein, 800-622-8017 • Tyler Korn, 354-4300

Jewish Family and Community Services of Southwest Florida Phone: 325-4444 • Chairperson: Richard A. Goldblatt • President/CEO: Dr. Jaclynn Faffer

Jewish National Fund

Please note our email addresses: David Willens, Executive Director – david@jewishnaples.org Jill Saravis, Community Program Coord. – jill@jewishnaples.org Iris Doenias, Administrative Assistant – iris@jewishnaples.org Deborah Vacca, Bookkeeper – deborah@jewishnaples.org General information requests – info@jewishnaples.org Federation Star advertising – jacqui1818@gmail.com Ted Epstein, Editor, Federation Star – fedstar18@gmail.com

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• West/Central FL Office, 800-211-1502 Uri ext 8910, Beth ext 8911

Jewish War Veterans Post 202,Collier Co. Chapter • Commander, Gil Block, 304-5953 • Senior Vice Commander, M/Gen. Bernard L. Weiss, USAF Ret. 594-7772

Naples Friends of American Magen David Adom (MDA) • SE Reg Dir: Marc Glickman, 954-457-9766

Naples Jewish Social Club • Co-President: Arnold Bresnick, 566-1126 • Co-President: Harvey Chodock, 949-4927

National Council of Jewish Women • Co-President: Bobbie Katz, 353-5963 • Co-President: Linda Wainick, 354-9117

ORT - Gulf Beaches Chapter • President: Marina Berkovich, 566-1771

Women’s Cultural Alliance • President: Jane Hersch, 948-0003

Zionist Organization of America • President Southwest Florida Chapter: Jerry Sobel, 597-0855

Federation membership

According to the By-Laws of the Jewish Federation of Collier County, members are those individuals who make an annual gift of $36 or more to the Annual Federation Campaign in our community. For more information, call the Federation office at 239.263.4205.

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